Proverbs 11:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.”
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“A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible <FI>men<Fi> retain riches.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 11:16 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 25:32Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day!
- 1 Samuel 25:40When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.”
- 2 Samuel 20:16a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.”
- Esther 9:25But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.
- Proverbs 31:30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
- Amos 3:9Proclaim to the citadels of Ashdod and to the citadels of Egypt: “Assemble on the mountains of Samaria; see the great unrest in the city and the acts of oppression in her midst.”
- Amos 3:10“For they know not how to do right,” declares the LORD. “They store up violence and destruction in their citadels.”
- Matthew 26:13Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
- Luke 8:3Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.
- Luke 10:42But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
- Luke 11:21When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.
- Luke 21:2and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.
- Acts 9:39So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
- Acts 16:14Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.
- Romans 16:2Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.
- Romans 16:6Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you.
- 2 John 1:1The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth—
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