1
Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled.
2
A loyal wife rejoices her husband, and he will complete his years in peace.
3
A good wife is a great blessing; she will be granted among the blessings of the man who fears the Lord.
4
Whether rich or poor, his heart is glad, and at all times his face is cheerful.
5
Of three things my heart is afraid, and of a fourth I am frightened: The slander of a city, the gathering of a mob, and false accusation -- all these are worse than death.
6
There is grief of heart and sorrow when a wife is envious of a rival, and a tongue-lashing makes it known to all.
7
An evil wife is an ox yoke which chafes; taking hold of her is like grasping a scorpion.
8
There is great anger when a wife is drunken; she will not hide her shame.
9
A wife's harlotry shows in her lustful eyes, and she is known by her eyelids.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.