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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 11) Proverbs 11:16 KJV
"A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches."
Proverbs Chapter 11, Verse 16
Proverbs 11:16 in Context (Verses 13–19 KJV)
13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.*
14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.**
16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.