16A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.


In Context

13 He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.

14 Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.

15 He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.

16 A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.

17 A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

18 The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.

Proverbs 11:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:16A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:16A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:16A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:16A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:16A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible men retain riches.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:16A gracious woman retains honor: and strong men retain riches.