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Proverbs 18:22
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He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
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Proverbs 18:22 in Other Translations
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Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
ESV
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He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
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The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD .
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Find a good spouse, you find a good life - and even more: the favor of God!
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A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22 In-Context
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From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.
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The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
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He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
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The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
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One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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Proverbs 12:4
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Job 33:26
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Proverbs 19:14
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Proverbs 31:10
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