Men are guardians and managers over women, because Allah has made one superior to the other and (also) because men spend their wealth (on them). So the pious wives are obedient. They guard (their chastity) in the absence of their husbands with the protection of Allah. But those women whom you fear would disobey and defy, admonish them; and (if they do not amend,) separate them (from yourselves) in beds; and (if they still do not improve,) beat them (softly to bring reform). Then if they become obedient to you, do not seek any way (to oppress) them. Surely, Allah is Most High, Most Great.