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Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
Proverbs 11:16 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 11:16 in other translations
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
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In context
13 He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14 Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19 As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
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