Proverbs 18:22 · KJV
Proverbs 18:22
He Who Finds a Wife
Proverbs 18:22 calls marriage a gift of God's favour: "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD."
Proverbs 18:22 (KJV)
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
What Proverbs 18:22 means
"Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD." The proverb frames a good marriage not merely as good fortune but as a token of God's blessing and favour.
Short and often quoted at weddings and engagements, it treats finding a life partner as a genuine good — something to be thankful to God for. A favourite verse on marriage and God's provision.
Key verse
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
Proverbs 18:22 · KJV — A good marriage is favour from the Lord.
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A prayer from Proverbs 18:22
Lord, thank You that a good marriage is a gift of Your favour. Bless husbands and wives, and help them treasure one another as a good thing from You. Amen.
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What does Proverbs 18:22 mean?
Proverbs 18:22 calls marriage a gift of God's favour: "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD."
What is Proverbs 18:22 about?
"Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD." The proverb frames a good marriage not merely as good fortune but as a token of God's blessing and favour.
What is the key verse in Proverbs 18:22?
Proverbs 18:22 — “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
Is Proverbs 18:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Proverbs 18:22 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.