Holy Scripture
Proverbs 12:5
A church father on this verse
“When you are going to take a wife, do not only look for a companion in life but also for a companion in virtue. It is inevitable that the husband of a depraved wife perishes in the same way. Therefore look for virtue and not for money. And a well-behaved wife will become a crown of glory because she is strong; [wherea…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
5The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; But ungodly men devise deceits.
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3A man shall not prosper by wickedness; But the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
— Proverbs 12:5 —
6The words of ungodly men are crafty; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; But the houses of the just remain.