Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation A fine wife is a joy to her husband, and he can live out his years in peace. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace. Sirach 25:36Cut her off from thy flesh, lest she always abuse thee. Sirach 26:1 Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. Sirach 26:3 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. Sirach 26:4 Rich or poor, if his heart is good, his countenance shall be cheerful at all times. Context Sirach 26…1Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. 2A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace. 3A 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.… Cross References Sirach 25:36 Cut her off from thy flesh, lest she always abuse thee. Sirach 26:1 Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. Sirach 26:3 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. Sirach 26:4 Rich or poor, if his heart is good, his countenance shall be cheerful at all times. |
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