1 The husband of a good wifeis favored,and the length of his life will be doubled.
2 A courageous wifewill make her husband happy,and he will complete his years in peace.
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.