Proverbs 11:16

Easy To Read Version

A kind, gentle woman gains respect. Pushy men gain only money.

Cross References

Esther 9:25

Haman did those things, but Esther went to talk to the king. So he sent out new commands. These commands not only ruined Haman’s plans, but these commands caused those bad things to happen to Haman and his family! So Haman and his sons were hung on the posts.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children say good things about her.\par Her husband brags about her and says,\par

Matthew 26:13

I tell you the truth. The Good News {\cf2\super [398]} will be told to people in all the world. And in every place where the Good News is told, the story of what this woman did will also be told. And people will remember her.”

Luke 10:42

Only one thing is important. Mary has made the right choice; and it will never be taken away from her.”

Luke 8:3

Also with these women were: Joanna, the wife of Chuza (Herod’s {\cf2\super [148]} helper), Suzanna, and many other women. These women used their own money to help Jesus and his apostles.

Acts 9:39

Peter got ready and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows {\cf2\super [198]} stood around Peter. They were crying. They showed Peter the coats and other clothes that Dorcas (Tabitha) had made when she was still alive.

Romans 16:6

Say hello to Mary. She worked very hard for you.

1 Samuel 25:40

David’s servants went to Carmel and said to Abigail, “David sent us to get you. David wants you to become his wife.”