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


In Context

13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.

15 He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.

16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, 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 deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:16A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.

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.