Proverbs 11:16
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.
New King James Version
A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.
New International Version
A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
New Living Translation
A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
English Standard Version
A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.
New American Standard Bible
A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.
King James Bible
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
A loving woman upholds honor for the husband, but the woman who hates the truth is a throne of disgrace. Lazy men, even in their wealth, are needy, and strong men uphold knowledge.
Young’s Literal Translation
A gracious woman retaineth honour, And terrible men retain riches.
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