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Proverbs 11:16

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A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

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Proverbs 11:16 in other translations

A gracious woman obtains honor,
but violent men obtain riches.

Proverbs 11:16 · World English Bible

Proverbs 11:16 in context

  1. 14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
  2. 15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
  3. 16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
  4. 17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
  5. 18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.