Proverbs 11:16

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 11:16

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

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KJV

King James Version

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.

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WEB

World English Bible

A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

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ASV

American Standard Version

A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 11

¹⁴ For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

¹⁵ He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

¹⁶ A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

¹⁷ A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

¹⁸ The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

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