Sirach 26:5-7

Good News Translation

⁵ There are four things that scare me: vicious rumors spread around town, a gathering mob, false accusations—these are all worse than death. ⁶ But a woman jealous of another woman causes heartache and grief; her tongue lashes out at everyone.

⁷ A bad wife is like a yoke that doesn't fit. Trying to control her is like holding a scorpion.