Proverbs 11:16

Modern English Version

A gracious woman retains honor, but ruthless men attain riches.

Cross References

Esther 9:25

But when Esther came before the king, he ordered by letter that the wicked plot which Haman had devised against the Jews should come upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

Amos 3:10

They do not know how to do right, says the Lord, storing up violence and destruction in their fortresses.

Amos 3:9

Proclaim to the fortresses in Ashdod, and the fortresses in the land of Egypt, and say: “Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria, and see the great disorders within her, and the oppression in her midst.”

Matthew 26:13

Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will be told in memory of her.”

Luke 10:42

But one thing is needed. And Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.”

Luke 8:3

and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, who supported Him with their possessions.

Acts 9:39

Peter rose up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

Romans 16:6

Greet Mary, who labored much for us.

2 John 1:1

The elder, To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not I only, but also all those who know the truth,

1 Samuel 25:40

When the servants of David came to Abigail at Carmel, they spoke to her, saying, “David has sent us to you to take you as his wife.”