(Prov. 11:22) Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.

(Prov. 12:4) A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

(Prov. 18:22) He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.

(Prov. 19:13) A foolish child is a father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof.

(Prov. 19:14) Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

(Prov. 21:9) Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

(Prov. 21:19) Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

(Prov. 25:24) Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

(Prov. 27:15-16) A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; 16 restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.

(Prov. 31:10-31) A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. ¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. ¹² She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. ¹³ She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. ¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. ¹⁵ She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. ¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. ¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. ¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. ¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. ²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. ²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. ²² She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. ²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. ²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. ²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. ²⁶ She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. ²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. ²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ²⁹ “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” ³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. ³¹ Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.