Matthew Henry · Verse 16
A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth.
Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
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WEBBE
A gracious woman obtains honour, but violent men obtain riches.
BSB
A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
KJV
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
ASV
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
BBE
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.
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