22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.

Other Translations of Proverbs 18:22

New International Version

22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.

English Standard Version

22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.

The Message

22 Find a good spouse, you find a good life - and even more: the favor of God!

New King James Version

22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord.

New Living Translation

22 The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:22

Commentary on Proverbs 18:22

(Read Proverbs 18:22)

A good wife is a great blessing to a man, and it is a token of Divine favour.

14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:14

New International Version

14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

English Standard Version

14 House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

The Message

14 House and land are handed down from parents, but a congenial spouse comes straight from God.

New King James Version

14 Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the Lord.

New Living Translation

14 Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:14

Commentary on Proverbs 19:14

(Read Proverbs 19:14)

A discreet and virtuous wife is more valuable than house and riches.