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A good wife is a great blessing. The one who fears the Lord will receive her as part of his God-given portion.
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Whether in poverty or in wealth, his heart is happy; at every moment he has a cheerful face.
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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.
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Women who are rivals bring heartache and grief, and a tongue-lashing shares it with everyone.
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A wicked wife is like a chafing ox yoke; the one who holds her is like one who grasps a scorpion.
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A drunken wife is the same as rage; she won't hide her disgraceful conduct.
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A wife's promiscuity is seen in the arrogance of her eyes, and her eyelids make it known.
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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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Beware of her shameless eye, and don't be surprised if she wrongs you.
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Just as thirsty travelers will open their mouths and drink from water that is near, she will sit in front of every peg, and she will open her quiver to an arrow.
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A wife's charm will delight her husband, and her skill will put fat on his bones.