Sirach 26:1–3
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Latin
Happy 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.
3A 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.
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