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Proverbs 11:16
A gracious wife, obtaineth honour, but, the diligent, shall obtain wealth.
Proverbs 11:16 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 a secret, but, he that is faithful in spirit, concealeth a matter.
14 With no guidance, a people will fall, but, safety, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.
15 He that becometh surety for a stranger, goeth to utter ruin, but, he that hateth striking hands, is secure.
16 A gracious wife, obtaineth honour, but, the diligent, shall obtain wealth.
17 The man of lovingkindness, dealeth well with his own soul, but the cruel man, troubleth his own flesh.
18 The lawless man, earneth the wages of falsehood, but, he that soweth righteousness, hath the reward of fidelity.
19 A righteous son, [turneth] to life, but, he that pursueth wickedness, to his own death.
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