A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to want: but the diligent support themselves with wealth.
KJV
Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Parallel Translations
A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonor. The slothful come to lack: but the diligent support themselves with wealth.
A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.
Cross References
Proverbs 31:30–31Luke 10:42Acts 16:14–15Acts 9:391 Samuel 25:32–332 Samuel 20:16–22Esther 9:252 John 1:1Romans 16:2–4Matthew 26:13Luke 8:3Luke 11:21–22Luke 21:2–4
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