Proverbs 12:4
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
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- Proverbs 31:10–12 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.
- Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
- Proverbs 14:30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.