Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Sirach 26:1-4, 16-18

Happy the husband of a good wife,
twice-lengthened are his days;
A worthy wife brings joy to her husband,
peaceful and full is his life.
A good wife is a generous gift
bestowed upon him who fears the Lord
Be he rich or poor, his heart is content,
and a smile is ever on his face

Like the sun rising in the Lord’s heavens,
the beauty of a virtuous wife is the radiance of her home.
Like the light which shines above the holy lampstand,
are her beauty of face and graceful figure.
Golden columns on silver bases
are her shapely limbs and steady feet.

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