Sirach 40:23DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 23 of 32
"A friend and companion meeting together in season, but above them both is a wife with her husband."
In context
21The flute and the psaltery make a sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.
22Thy eye desireth favour and beauty, but more than these green sown fields.
23A friend and companion meeting together in season, but above them both is a wife with her husband.
24Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they.
25Gold and silver make the feet stand sure: but wise counsel is above them both.