Ecclesiasticus · Restored Names Edition · first paragraph
1Blessed is the man that has a virtuous wife, for the number of his days shall be double.
2A virtuous woman rejoices her husband, and he shall fulfil the years of his life in peace.
3A good wife is a good portion, which shall be given in the portion of them that fear Yahuah (God).
4Whether a man be rich or poor, if he have a good heart toward Yahuah (God), he shall at all times rejoice with a cheerful countenance.
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