Sirach 40:19-21

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁹ Children and the building of a city establish one’s name,
    but better than either is the one who finds wisdom.
Cattle and orchards make one prosperous;^[a]
    but a blameless wife is accounted better than either.
²⁰ Wine and music gladden the heart,
    but the love of friends^[b] is better than either.
²¹ The flute and the harp make sweet melody,
    but a pleasant voice is better than either.