Sirach 47:21

Verse 21. Thyself. Lit. “thy thighs.” Greek “sides.” Syr. “strength.”—Subjection. Lit. “thou hadst power over thy body,” ( Bible.) using it as if it belonged not to God. He was guilty of excess in marrying a thousand wives, and yielding to idolatry, ( Calmet.) fearing to displease those whom he loved to his own ruin.” Saint Augustine de Gen. ad lit. xi. 42.—Dreadful infatuation! Bible.