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


In Context

13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

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

17 The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

18 Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one 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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

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

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 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.