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Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
Proverbs 11:16 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 11:16 in other translations
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
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In context
13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
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.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
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