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Proverbs 11:16

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16uA gracious woman gets honor,

and vviolent men get riches.

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Cross references

  1. u[ch. 31:30]
  2. v[Luke 11:21]

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A kindhearted woman gains honor,

but ruthless men gain only wealth.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A gracious woman gains honor,

but violent people gain only riches.

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.