Sirach 26:1–3
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Latin
1Happy is the husband of a good wife;
the number of his days will be doubled.
2A loyal wife rejoices her husband,
and he will complete his years in peace.
3A good wife is a great blessing;
she will be granted among the blessings of the man who fears the Lord.
Copyright 1952, 1946, 1971, 1957, 1977 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America.