Proverbs 18:22
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 .
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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.