Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 26:3

γυνὴ ἀγαθὴ μερὶς ἀγαθή, ἐν μερίδι φοβουμένων Κύριον δοθήσεται.
King James Version (KJV)

A good wife is a good portion, which shall be given in the portion of them that fear the Lord.

Modern English

A good wife is a fine possession, granted as a portion to those who fear the Lord.

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