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Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.
Proverbs 11:16 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 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 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.
19 Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.
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