Sirach 26: 1 - 3, 15 - 18, 24
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Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled.
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| 2
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A loyal wife rejoices her husband, and he will complete his years in peace.
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| 3
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A good wife is a great blessing; she will be granted among the blessings of the man who fears the Lord.
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| 15
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A modest wife adds charm to charm, and no balance can weigh the value of a chaste soul.
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| 16
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Like the sun rising in the heights of the Lord, so is the beauty of a good wife in her well-ordered home.
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| 17
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Like the shining lamp on the holy lampstand, so is a beautiful face on a stately figure.
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| 18
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Like pillars of gold on a base of silver, so are beautiful feet with a steadfast heart.
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