Sirach 25:22LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 22 of 36

"There is no head worse than the head of a serpent:"
Sirach 25:22

In context

20And any affliction, but the affliction from them that hate him:

21And ally revenge, but the revenge of enemies.

22There is no head worse than the head of a serpent:

23And there is no anger above the anger of a woman. It will be more agreeable to abide with a lion and a dragon, than to dwell with a wicked woman.

24The wickedness of a woman changeth her face: and she darkeneth her countenance as a bear: and sheweth it like sackcloth. In the midst of her neighbours,

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