Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation The husband of a good wife is a fortunate man; he will live twice as long because of her. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. Sirach 25:35If she walk not at thy hand, she will confound thee in the sight of thy enemies. Sirach 25:36 Cut her off from thy flesh, lest she always abuse thee. Sirach 26:2 A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace. Sirach 26:3 A good wife is a good portion, she shall be given in the portion of them that fear God, to a man for his good deeds. Context Sirach 26… 1Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. 2A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace.… Cross References Sirach 25:35 If she walk not at thy hand, she will confound thee in the sight of thy enemies. Sirach 25:36 Cut her off from thy flesh, lest she always abuse thee. Sirach 26:2 A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace. Sirach 26:3 A good wife is a good portion, she shall be given in the portion of them that fear God, to a man for his good deeds. |