Proverbs 11:16
World English Bible (WEB)
A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
In context
14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
16 A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
17 The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18 Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:16 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
- KJV King James Version
- A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
- 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.