36 But if any man thinks that he is not acting properly and honorably toward his virgin daughter, [[14] by not permitting her to marry], if she is[15] past her youth, and it must be so, let him do as he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry.

37 But the man who stands firmly committed in his heart, having no compulsion [to yield to his daughter's request], and has authority over his own will, and has decided in his own heart to keep his own virgin [daughter from being married], he will do well.

38 So then both the father who gives his virgin daughter in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage will do better.