Good News Bible Anglicised

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 26:3-7 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

3. A good wife is among the precious blessings given to those who fear the Lord.

4. Whether such men are rich or poor, they will be happy and always look cheerful.

5. There are four things that scare me; vicious rumours spread around town, a gathering mob, false accusations — these are all worse than death.

6. But a woman jealous of another woman causes heartache and grief; her tongue lashes out at everyone.

7. A bad wife is like a yoke that doesn't fit. Trying to control her is like holding a scorpion.