Sirach 25:7–10

7 With nine thoughts I have gladdened my heart,

and a tenth I shall tell with my tongue:

a man rejoicing in his children;

a man who lives to see the downfall of his foes;

8 happy is he who lives with an intelligent wife,

and he who has not made a slip with his tongue,

and he who has not served a man inferior to himself;

9 happy is he who has gained good sense,

and he who speaks to attentive listeners.

10 How great is he who has gained wisdom!

But there is no one superior to him who fears the Lord.