Sirach 26:11LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 11 of 28

"A drunken woman is a great wrath: and her reproach and shame shall not be hid."
Sirach 26:11

In context

9With a jealous woman is a scourge of the tongue which communicateth with all.

10As a yoke of oxen that is moved to and fro, so also is a wicked woman: he that hath hold of her, is as he that taketh hold of a scorpion.

11A drunken woman is a great wrath: and her reproach and shame shall not be hid.

12The fornication of a woman shall be known by the haughtiness of her eyes, and by her eyelids.

13On a daughter that turneth not away herself, set a strict watch: lest finding an opportunity she abuse herself.

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