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Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

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.

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