Proverbs 11:16
A graceful woman obtaineth honor, Even as strong men obtain riches.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
In Context
15He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.
17He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.
Cross References
Amos 3:9Proclaim ye, in the palaces in Ashdod, And in the palaces in the land of Egypt, And say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria; Behold the great tumults in the midst of her, And the oppressions within her!
Matthew 26:13Truly do I say to you, Wherever these glad tidings shall be published in the whole world, this too which she hath done will be told for a memorial of her.
Luke 10:42But one thing is needful. For Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Luke 21:2And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.
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 →