Proverbs 11:16
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
In context
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.
Proverbs 11:16 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
- KJV King James Version
- A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
- WEB World English Bible
- A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible [men] retain riches.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches.