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 .
Proverbs 19:14
14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Other Translations of Proverbs 19:14
King James Version
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and 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.
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.