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

Other Translations of Proverbs 18:22

King James Version

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