Better is the churlishness of a man than a courteous woman, a woman, [I say], which bringeth shame and reproach.
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Sirach 42:14
The wickednes of a man is better then the good intreatie of a woman, to wit, of a woman that is in shame, and reproche.
Parallel Translations
Better is the churlishness of a man than a courteous woman, a woman, I say, which brings shame and reproach.
Better is the churlishness of a man than a courteous woman, a woman, I say, which bringeth shame and reproach.
Better is the wickedness of a man than a pleasant woman, a woman who puts you to shame and disgrace.