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24 Do you have daughters? Be concerned for their chastity,[a]
    and do not show yourself too indulgent with them.
25 Give a daughter in marriage, and you complete a great task;
    but give her to a sensible man.
26 Do you have a wife who pleases you?[b] Do not divorce her;
    but do not trust yourself to one whom you detest.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 7:24 Gk body
  2. Sirach 7:26 Heb Syr lack who pleases you

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