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.
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.