Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. New Living Translation A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. English Standard Version A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches. Berean Standard Bible A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. King James Bible A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. New King James Version A gracious woman retains honor, But ruthless men retain riches. New American Standard Bible A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches. NASB 1995 A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches. NASB 1977 A gracious woman attains honor, And violent men attain riches. Legacy Standard Bible A gracious woman holds fast to glory, But ruthless men hold fast to riches. Amplified Bible A gracious and good woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect]. Christian Standard Bible A gracious woman gains honor, but violent people gain only riches. Holman Christian Standard Bible A gracious woman gains honor, but violent men gain only riches. American Standard Version A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches. Contemporary English Version A gracious woman will be respected, but a ruthless man will only get rich. English Revised Version A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches. GOD'S WORD® Translation A gracious woman wins respect, but ruthless men gain riches. Good News Translation A gracious woman is respected, but a woman without virtue is a disgrace. Lazy people will never have money, but aggressive people will get rich. International Standard Version A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men attain wealth. Majority Standard Bible A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. NET Bible A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth. New Heart English Bible A gracious woman obtains honor, but she who hates virtue makes a throne for dishonor. The slothful become destitute, and ruthless men grab wealth. Webster's Bible Translation A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches. World English Bible A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA gracious woman retains honor, "" And terrible [men] retain riches. Young's Literal Translation A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible men retain riches. Smith's Literal Translation A woman of grace will obtain honor, and the powerful will obtain riches. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches. Catholic Public Domain Version A gracious woman shall discover glory. And the robust will have wealth. New American Bible A gracious woman gains esteem, and ruthless men gain wealth. New Revised Standard Version A gracious woman gets honor, but she who hates virtue is covered with shame. The timid become destitute, but the aggressive gain riches. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA gracious woman sustains the honor of her husband; a woman who hates the truth is the seat of dishonor. Lazy men are in want even when they are rich; and strong men retain knowledge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A loving woman upholds honor for the husband, but the woman who hates the truth is a throne of disgrace. Lazy men, even in their wealth, are needy, and strong men uphold knowledge. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A gracious woman obtaineth honour; And strong men obtain riches. Brenton Septuagint Translation A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to want: but the diligent support themselves with wealth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dishonest Scales…15He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure. 16A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. 17A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.… Cross References Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 1 Peter 3:4 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God. Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... Ruth 3:11 And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character. 1 Samuel 25:3 His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings. 1 Peter 3:1-2 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth. 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. Titus 2:3-5 Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. Proverbs 19:14 Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. 1 Corinthians 11:7 A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. Treasury of Scripture A gracious woman retains honor: and strong men retain riches. gracious Proverbs 31:30,31 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised… 1 Samuel 25:32,33 And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: … 2 Samuel 20:16-22 Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee… and Luke 11:21,22 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: … Jump to Previous Attain Attains Full Gain Gains Gets Grace Gracious Hating Honor Honour Honoured Obtain Obtaineth Obtains Respect Retain Retaineth Riches Righteousness Ruthless Seat Shame Strong Terrible Undergo Violent Wealth WorkJump to Next Attain Attains Full Gain Gains Gets Grace Gracious Hating Honor Honour Honoured Obtain Obtaineth Obtains Respect Retain Retaineth Riches Righteousness Ruthless Seat Shame Strong Terrible Undergo Violent Wealth WorkProverbs 11 1. On DeceptionA gracious woman The phrase "A gracious woman" in Proverbs 11:16 highlights the virtue of grace, which in Hebrew is "חֵן" (chen). This word conveys favor, elegance, and charm. In the biblical context, grace is not merely about outward beauty but an inner quality that reflects God's character. A gracious woman is one who embodies kindness, compassion, and humility, traits that are highly esteemed in Scripture. Historically, women like Ruth and Esther exemplify this grace, influencing their communities and altering the course of history through their godly character. attains honor but ruthless men gain only wealth Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A graciousחֵ֭ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective woman אֵֽשֶׁת־ (’ê·šeṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female attains תִּתְמֹ֣ךְ (tiṯ·mōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 8551: To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close honor, כָּב֑וֹד (kā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness but violent וְ֝עָרִיצִ֗ים (wə·‘ā·rî·ṣîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6184: Awe-inspiring, terror-striking men gain יִתְמְכוּ־ (yiṯ·mə·ḵū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8551: To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close only wealth. עֹֽשֶׁר׃ (‘ō·šer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6239: Wealth Links Proverbs 11:16 NIVProverbs 11:16 NLT Proverbs 11:16 ESV Proverbs 11:16 NASB Proverbs 11:16 KJV Proverbs 11:16 BibleApps.com Proverbs 11:16 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:16 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:16 French Bible Proverbs 11:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:16 A gracious woman obtains honor but violent (Prov. 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