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What does Proverbs 12:4 mean?

A good partner is like a crown on your head, but someone who brings shame is like a disease that eats away at you. Proverbs 12:4 - Modern Text Bible

(This is about the impact of a spouse or close companion: a wise, supportive one brings honor, but a destructive one causes deep harm.)