Never Tell Your Wife Where the Money Is

Alphabet of Ben Sira, Letter Tav

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

ת) "Acquire for yourself gold coins, and all money, but do not tell your wife where the money is, even if she is good."

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