Proverbs 18:22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.
Cross-references
Proverbs 8:35 says finding wisdom brings life and the same favor — marrying a wise wife mirrors finding wisdom itself.
In Proverbs 12:4, an excellent wife is called a crown to her husband, reinforcing that finding a wife is a good thing and brings honor.
Proverbs 19:14 states that a prudent wife is from the LORD, echoing the divine favor mentioned in 18:22.
Proverbs 31:10-31 describes the capable wife as more precious than jewels, illustrating the 'good thing' and favor of God.
Genesis 24:67 shows Isaac finding Rebekah as his wife, bringing comfort and blessing—a concrete example of the principle.
In Genesis 2:18, God declares it is not good to be alone and creates a helper, grounding the goodness of a wife in creation.
Genesis 2:22 shows God personally presenting the woman — illustrating the 'favor from the Lord' in finding a wife.
In Matthew 19:10, disciples say it is better not to marry — directly opposing this proverb's view that a wife is a good thing.
In Genesis 24:44, Rebekah is the wife the Lord appointed — divine guidance in finding a wife echoes the favor promised here.
Ruth 4:10 shows Boaz acquiring Ruth as his wife — a narrative example of finding a wife as a good thing from God.
In 1 Samuel 25:39, David takes Abigail as wife after God's deliverance — a concrete instance of the favor described here.
Ecclesiastes 9:9 urges enjoying life with the wife you love, aligning with the idea that a wife is a good gift from God.