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.
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.
9. A wife’s promiscuity is seenin the arrogance of her eyes,and her eyelids make it known.
10. Keep a strict watchover a disobedient daughter,or else, if she finds you off guard,she will take advantage of it.