“Do not exchange a friend for money.
Do not exchange a real brother for the gold of Ophir.
Do not dismiss a wise wife.
Do not dismiss a good wife.
Her charm is worth more than gold.”
Continuing with these sayings of Sirach, you should not exchange a friend for money. Neither should you get rid of your brother for the special gold from Ophir, the great gold mining place. You should not dismiss a wise, good, or charming wife because she is worth more than gold. This seems to indicate it might be all right to get rid of an unwise or bad wife.
Eugene Finnegan Bible Project 