Sirach 26:13 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹³ A wife's charm delights her husband, and her skill puts fat on his bones.

More versions

Common English Bible

¹³ A wife’s charm will delight her husband, and her skill will put fat on his bones.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹³ So that her daughter will not also turn away, keep a strict watch; otherwise, having found an opportunity, she may enjoy herself.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹³ A gracious wife is her husband's delight; her abilities make him a stronger man.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

¹³ The grace of a wife will delight her husband. Her knowledge will strengthen his bones.

Sirach 26:13 Cross References