Sirach 42:14-16 Common English Bible (CEB)

14. A man’s wickednessis better than a woman who does goodand a disgraced womanwho brings shame.

15. Now I’ll call to mind the worksof the Lord,and I’ll tell about what I’ve seen.The Lord’s works came into beingby his words.

16. The shining sun looked downon everything,and the Lord’s work is radiantwith his glory.

Sirach 42