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25 Give a daughter in marriage, and you complete a great task;
    but give her to a sensible man.
26 Do you have a wife who pleases you?[a] Do not divorce her;
    but do not trust yourself to one whom you detest.

27 With all your heart honour your father,
    and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother.

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  1. Sirach 7:26 Heb Syr lack who pleases you

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