Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman shall discover glory. And the robust will have wealth.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
In Context
17A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:40And David’s servants went to Abigail at Carmel, and they spoke to her, saying, “David has sent us to you, so that he might take you to himself as wife.”
Esther 9:25And after this, Esther had entered before the king, begging him that his efforts might be made ineffective by the king’s letters, and that the evil he intended against the Jews might return upon his own head. Finally, both he and his sons were fastened to a cross.
Amos 3:9Let it be heard in the buildings of Ashdod and in the buildings of the land of Egypt, and say: Gather together across the mountains of Samaria, and see the many absurdities in its midst, and those who are suffering false accusations in its inner most places.
Matthew 26:13Amen I say to you, wherever this Gospel will be preached in the whole world, what she has done also shall be told, in memory of her.”
Luke 10:42And yet only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the best portion, and it shall not be taken away from her.”
Luke 21:2Then he also saw a certain widow, a pauper, putting in two small brass coins.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:16
The Rewards of Righteousness. 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. Here we are taught, 1. In general, that we may not use our estates as we will (he that gave them to us has reserved to himself a power to direct us how we shall use them, for they are not our own; we are but stewards), and further that God in his law consults our interests and teaches us that charity which begins at home, as well as that which must not end there. There is a good husbandry… Read the whole commentary →