Ecclesiasticus 36:24-27 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

24. The beauty of a woman cheereth the countenance of her husband, and a man desireth nothing more.

25. If she have a tongue that can cure, and likewise mitigate and shew mercy: her husband is not like other men.

26. He that possesseth a good wife, beginneth a possession: she is a help like to himself, and a pillar of rest.

27. Where there is no hedge, the possession shall be spoiled: and where there is no wife, he mourneth that is in want.

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