Devine Scripture

Proverbs 11:16

Proverbs chapter 11 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

v.16This passage

v.17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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.