Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retaine riches.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.
- Basic English Bible

A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
- Darby Bible

A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches.
- Webster's Bible

A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
- World English Bible

A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible [men] retain riches.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:16

11:16 Gracious woman - A woman endued with the grace of God. Retaineth - Or, holdeth fast her honour, or reputation.