16
I would rather live with a lion and a dragon
than live with an evil woman.
17
A woman's wickedness changes her appearance,
and darkens her face like that of a bear.
18
Her husband sits 1 among the neighbors,
and he cannot help sighing 2 bitterly.
19
Any iniquity is small compared to a woman's iniquity;
may a sinner's lot befall her!
20
A sandy ascent for the feet of the aged--
such is a garrulous wife to a quiet husband.
21
Do not be ensnared by a woman's beauty,
and do not desire a woman for her possessions. 3
22
There is wrath and impudence and great disgrace
when a wife supports her husband.
23
Dejected mind, gloomy face,
and wounded heart come from an evil wife.
Drooping hands and weak knees
come from the wife who does not make her husband happy.
24
From a woman sin had its beginning,
and because of her we all die.
25
Allow no outlet to water,
and no boldness of speech to an evil wife.
26
If she does not go as you direct,
separate her from yourself.