1 Happy the husband of a good wife;the number of his days will be doubled.
2 A loyal wife brings joy to her husband,and he will finish his years in peace.
3 A good wife is a generous giftbestowed upon him who fears the Lord.
4 Whether rich or poor, his heart is content,a smile ever on his face.
5 There are three things I dread,and a fourth which terrifies me:Public slander, the gathering of a mob,and false accusation—all harder to bear than death.