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.
6. A wife jealous of another wife is heartache and mourning;everyone feels the lash of her tongue.
7. A wicked wife is a chafing yoke;taking hold of her is like grasping a scorpion.
8. A drunken wife arouses great anger,for she does not hide her shame.
9. By her haughty stare and her eyelidsan unchaste wife can be recognized.