Proverbs 11:16

A chen ·gracious· woman obtains kavod ·weighty glory·, 2 but violent men obtain riches. 1

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

15He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, 2 but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure. 1

17The man of chesed ·loving-kindness· does good to his own soul, 2 but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. 1

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Cross References

Matthew 26:13Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”

Luke 10:42but one thing is needed. Mary [Rebellion] has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 21:2He saw a certain poor widow casting in two small bronze 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 →

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