22 He that findeth a [a]wife, findeth a good thing, and receiveth favor of the Lord.

23 The poor speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

24 A man that hath friends, ought to show himself friendly: for a friend is nearer [b]than a brother.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:22 He that is joined with a virtuous woman in marriage, is blessed of the Lord, as Prov. 19:14.
  2. Proverbs 18:24 That is, ofttimes such are found which are more ready to do pleasure, than he that is more bound by duty.

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