Wisdom of Jesus ben Sirach, Part 59 summary
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In On the Blessing of a Good Wife, a virtuous wife gives her husband happiness, peace, and a life described as twice as long. The unit presents her as a gift from God for reverence and good deeds, and links lasting cheerfulness to a good heart rather than wealth.
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- The speaker declares that a good wife's husband is happy and receives twice the years of life.
- A virtuous wife gives her husband joy and peaceful years.
- The speaker describes a good wife as God's blessing for a reverent man's good deeds.
- A good heart brings a cheerful face regardless of riches or poverty.
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What makes a man's face cheerful regardless of whether he is rich or poor?
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