Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman gets honor, 1 but ruthless people grasp for wealth. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
In Context
17A kind person benefits himself, 1 but one who is cruel hurts himself. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:40When David's servants had come to Abigail at Carmel, they spoke to her and said, “David has sent us to you to take you to him as his wife.”
Esther 9:25But when the matter came before the king, he gave orders by letters that the wicked plan Haman developed against the Jews should come back on his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.
Amos 3:9Proclaim this in the fortresses at Ashdod, 1 and in the fortresses in the land of Egypt; 1 say, “Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria 1 and see what great confusion is in her, 1 and what oppression is in her. 1
Matthew 26:13Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of in memory of her.”
Luke 10:42but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, which will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 21:2He saw a certain poor widow putting in 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 →