Proverbs 18:22 akjv — Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.

American King James Version

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

— Proverbs 18:22, American King James Version

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“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.”
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“Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.”
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Proverbs 18 — Context

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

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

The poor uses entreaties; but the rich answers roughly.

A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 18:22 say?

Proverbs 18:22 in the American King James Version reads: “ Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD. ”

Where is Proverbs 18:22 in the Bible?

Proverbs 18:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 22.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 18:22.

What translation should I read Proverbs 18:22 in?

Proverbs 18:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 18:22?

Proverbs 18:22 reads (AKJV): “ Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 18:22 akjv — Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.

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