Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation A good wife is among the precious blessings given to those who fear the Lord. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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 26:1Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. Sirach 26:2 A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace. Sirach 26:4 Rich or poor, if his heart is good, his countenance shall be cheerful at all times. Sirach 26:5 Of three things my heart hath been afraid, and at the fourth my face hath trembled: Context Sirach 26…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. 4Rich or poor, if his heart is good, his countenance shall be cheerful at all times.… Cross References Sirach 26:1 Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. Sirach 26:2 A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace. Sirach 26:4 Rich or poor, if his heart is good, his countenance shall be cheerful at all times. Sirach 26:5 Of three things my heart hath been afraid, and at the fourth my face hath trembled: |