Ben Sira 26:1-6

1 HAPPY is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double.

2 A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband: and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace.

3 A good wife is a good portion, she shall be given in the portion of them that fear God, to a man for his good deeds.

4 Rich or poor, if his heart is good, his countenance shall be cheerful at all times.

5 Of three things my heart hath been afraid, and at the fourth my face hath trembled:

6 The accusation of a city, and the gathering together of the people: