Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:16
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.