Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman holds on to her honor just as ruthless men hold on to their wealth.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
In Context
17If you're kind, you'll be rewarded; but if you're cruel, you'll hurt yourself.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:40When David's men arrived at Carmel, they said to Abigail, “David has sent us to you to bring you back to become his wife.”
Esther 9:25But when it came to the king's attention, he sent out letters ordering that the evil scheme which Haman had planned against the Jews should rebound on him, and that he and his sons should be impaled on poles.
Amos 3:9Announce this to the fortresses of Ashdod and to the fortresses in the land of Egypt: Assemble yourselves on Samaria's mountains and see all the turmoil and oppression happening in the country.
Matthew 26:13I tell you the truth: wherever in the world this good news is spread, the story of what this woman has done will also be told in memory of her.”
Luke 10:42But only one thing is really necessary. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it shall not be taken away from her.”
Luke 21:2He also saw a very poor widow put in two small 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 →