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Proverbs 12:4

A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones
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King James Version

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

English Standard Version

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

New International Version

A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.