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.
11. Beware of her shameless eye,and don’t be surprisedif she wrongs you.
12. Just as thirsty travelerswill open their mouthsand drink from water that is near,she will sit in front of every peg,and she will open her quiverto an arrow.
13. A wife’s charm will delight her husband,and her skill will put fat on his bones.
14. A silent wife is a gift from the Lord,and nothing can be tradedfor her self-discipline.