Good News [1976], GOOD NEWS BIBLE WITH DEUTEROCANONICALS / APOCRYPHA Today's English Version (AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, New York) [word count] [B15000].
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1 The husband of a good wife is
a fortunate man; he will live
twice as long because of her.
2 A fine
wife is a joy to her husband, and he
can live out his years in peace.
3 A
good wife is among the precious
blessings given to those who fear the
Lord.
4 Whether such men are rich
or poor, they will be happy and always
look cheerful.
5 There are four things that scare
me: vicious rumors spread around
town, a gathering mob, false accusations
—these are all worse than
death.
6 But a woman jealous of another
woman causes heartache and
grief; her tongue lashes out at everyone.
7 A bad wife is like a yoke that
doesn't fit. Trying to control her is
like holding a scorpion.
8 A drunken
woman is an infuriating sight; she
can't conceal her shameless behavior.
9 You can tell an unfaithful wife
by the bold and flirting look in her
eyes.
10 If your daughter is determined
to have her own way, keep a close
watch on her. If you don't, she'll
take advantage of any chance she
gets.
11 If she is too self-willed, be on
guard, and don't be surprised if she
disappoints you.
12 She'll spread her
legs anywhere for any man who
wants her, just as a thirsty traveler
will drink whatever water is available.
13 A gracious wife is her husband's
delight; her abilities make him a
stronger man. note
14 A wife who doesn't
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talk too much is a gift from the Lord.
Such restraint is admirable beyond
words.
15 A modest wife has endless
charm; it is a quality too precious to
measure.
16 The beauty of a good
wife in her well-kept home is like the
noonday sun shining in the Lord's
sky.
17 Her beautiful face and attractive
figure are note as lovely as the light
from the sacred lampstand in the
Temple,
18 and like its gold shaft set
on its silver base are her shapely
legs and strong ankles. note note
Sad Observations
28 There are two things that make
me sad, and a third that makes me
angry:
a soldier who has become poor,
intelligent people who are not respected,
and a righteous person who turns to evil.
The Lord will punish such a person
with death!
29 A merchant can hardly avoid
doing wrong; every salesman is
guilty of sin.
Good News [1976], GOOD NEWS BIBLE WITH DEUTEROCANONICALS / APOCRYPHA Today's English Version (AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, New York) [word count] [B15000].
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