Proverbs 11:16
What does Proverbs 11:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 11:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible <FI>men<Fi> retain riches.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 11:21
When the strong man fully armed guardeth his own court, his goods are in peace:
- 2 Samuel 20:16
Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.
- Luke 10:42
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
- 1 Samuel 25:32
And David said to Abigail, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who sent thee this day to meet me:
- Matthew 26:13
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
- Proverbs 31:30
Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; Buta woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.
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