⁴ A wife of noble character^[a] is her husband’s crown,^(A)
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.^(B)

²² A man who finds a wife finds a good thing^(A)
and obtains favor from the Lord.^(B)

¹⁴ A house and wealth are inherited from fathers,^(A)
but a prudent wife is from the Lord.