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Proverbs 11:16
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14 aWhere there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. 
15 He who is asurety for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates1 being surety is secure. 
16 A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.
17 aThe merciful man does good for his own soul,
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. 
18 The wicked man does deceptive work,
But ahe who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. 
19 As righteousness leads to alife,
So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own bdeath. 
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:16

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American Standard Version
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

Amplified® Bible
A gracious {and} good woman wins honor [for her husband], and violent men win riches {but} {a woman who hates righteousness is a throne of dishonor for him}.

Contemporary English Version
A gracious woman will be respected, but a man must work hard to get rich.

Darby English Version
A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.

Good News Bible
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.

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

New American Standard Bible
A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.

New International Version
A kindhearted woman gains respect,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.

New King James Version
A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.

Revised Standard Version
A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.

Young's Literal Translation
A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible `men' retain riches.


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