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Proverbs 11:16

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16A gracious woman gains honor,

but violentA people gain only riches.

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  1. AOr ruthless

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A gracious woman gets honor,

and violent men get riches.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A kindhearted woman gains honor,

but ruthless men gain only wealth.

NLTNew Living Translation

A gracious woman gains respect,

but ruthless men gain only wealth.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A woman of grace receives honor,

but the ruthless gets wealth.

KJV 1900King James Version

A gracious woman retaineth honour:

And strong men retain riches.