Sirach 26:1-10

1 The husband of a good wife is favored, and the length of his life will be doubled.
2 A courageous wife will make her husband happy, and he will complete his years in peace.
3 A good wife is a great blessing. The one who fears the Lord will receive her as part of his God-given portion.
4 Whether in poverty or in wealth, his heart is happy; at every moment he has a cheerful face.
5 My heart was cautious about three things, and I was fearful in the face of a fourth— slander in a city, the gathering of a mob, and a false accusation— all of these are more miserable than death.
6 Women who are rivals bring heartache and grief, and a tongue-lashing shares it with everyone.
7 A wicked wife is like a chafing ox yoke; the one who holds her is like one who grasps a scorpion.
8 A drunken wife is the same as rage; she won't hide her disgraceful conduct.
9 A wife's promiscuity is seen in the arrogance of her eyes, and her eyelids make it known.
10 Keep a strict watch over a disobedient daughter, or else, if she finds you off guard, she will take advantage of it.
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