Bible verse
A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
Proverbs 11:16 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 11.
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
KJV
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.
ASV
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
ERV
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches.
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