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Sirach 26:3-9 Common English Bible (CEB)

3. A good wife is a great blessing.The one who fears the Lord will receive her as part of his God-given portion.

4. Whether in poverty or in wealth,his heart is happy;at every moment he has a cheerful face.

5. My heart was cautious about three things,and I was fearfulin the face of a fourth—slander in a city,the gathering of a mob,and a false accusation—all of these are more miserablethan death.

6. Women who are rivalsbring heartache and grief,and a tongue-lashing shares itwith everyone.

7. A wicked wife is like a chafing ox yoke;the one who holds heris like one who grasps a scorpion.

8. A drunken wife is the same as rage;she won’t hide her disgraceful conduct.

9. A wife’s promiscuity is seenin the arrogance of her eyes,and her eyelids make it known.

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