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Proverbs 18:22

He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord.

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Proverbs 18:22 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.

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In context

19 A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.

20 With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

21 Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shall eate the fruite thereof.

22 He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord.

23 The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

24 A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother.

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