Proverbs 18:22-24
Proverbs 18:22-24 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thing And obtains favor and approval from the LORD. [Prov 19:14; 31:10] The poor man pleads, But the rich man answers roughly. The man of too many friends [chosen indiscriminately] will be broken in pieces and come to ruin, But there is a [true, loving] friend who [is reliable and] sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:22-24 The Message (MSG)
Find a good spouse, you find a good life— and even more: the favor of GOD! The poor speak in soft supplications; the rich bark out answers. Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.
Proverbs 18:22-24 King James Version (KJV)
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favour of the LORD. The poor useth intreaties; But the rich answereth roughly. A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:22-24 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD. The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly. A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:22-24 New Century Version (NCV)
When a man finds a wife, he finds something good. It shows that the LORD is pleased with him. The poor beg for mercy, but the rich give rude answers. Some friends may ruin you, but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.
Proverbs 18:22-24 American Standard Version (ASV)
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah. The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly. He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:22-24 New International Version (NIV)
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:22-24 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD. The poor man uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:22-24 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thing And obtains favor and approval from the LORD. [Prov 19:14; 31:10] The poor man pleads, But the rich man answers roughly. The man of too many friends [chosen indiscriminately] will be broken in pieces and come to ruin, But there is a [true, loving] friend who [is reliable and] sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:22-24 New Living Translation (NLT)
The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD. The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults. There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:22-24 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When a man finds a wife, he has found a treasure! For she is the gift of God to bring him joy and pleasure. But the one who divorces a good woman loses what is good from his house. To choose an adulteress is both stupid and ungodly. The poor plead for help from the rich, but all they get in return is a harsh response. Some friendships don’t last for long, but there is one loving friend who is joined to your heart closer than any other!
Proverbs 18:22-24 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly. A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.