Sirach 26:1–3
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English
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Latin
A good wife,—blessed is her husband,
The number of his days is doubled.
A worthy wife cherisheth her husband,
And he fulfilleth the years of his life in peace.
She shall be given to him that feareth God, for his portion.
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