Good Wife

Question 1

Thou madest Adam, and gavest him Eve his wife for an helper and stay: of them came mankind: thou hast said, It is not good that man should be alone; let us make unto him an aid like unto himself.

And now, O Lord, I take not this my sister for lust but uprightly: therefore mercifully ordain that we may become aged together.

And she said with him, Amen.

Answer 1

Tobit 8:6-8

Question 2

In three things I was beautified, and stood up beautiful both before God and men: the unity of brethren, the love of neighbours, a man and a wife that agree together.

Answer 2

Sirach 25:1

Question 3

Blessed is the man that hath a virtuous wife, for the number of his days shall be double.

A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and he shall fulfil the years of his life in peace.

A good wife is a good portion, which shall be given in the portion of them that fear the Lord.

Answer 3

Sirach 26:1-3

Question 4

A silent and loving woman is a gift of the Lord; and there is nothing so much worth as a mind well instructed.

Answer 4

Sirach 26:14