Proverbs 11:16KJV

Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 16 of 31

"A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong retain riches."
Proverbs 11:16

In context

14Where no counsel , the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors safety.

15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart : and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong retain riches.

17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness a sure reward.

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