Proverbs 11:16

New International Reader's Version

A woman who has a kind heart gains honor. But men who are not kind gain only wealth.

Cross References

Esther 9:25

But the king had found out about Haman’s evil plan. So the king had sent out written orders. He had ordered that Haman’s evil plan against the Jews should happen to him instead. The king also commanded that poles be stuck through the dead bodies of Haman and his sons. Then they should be set up where everyone could see them.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children stand up and call her blessed. Her husband also rises up, and he praises her.

Amos 3:10

“They do not know how to do what is right,” announces the Lord. “They store up stolen goods in their forts.”

Amos 3:9

Speak to the people in the forts of Ashdod and Egypt. Tell them, “Gather together on the mountains of Samaria. Look at the great trouble in that city. Its people are committing many crimes.”

Matthew 26:13

What I’m about to tell you is true. What she has done will be told anywhere this good news is preached all over the world. It will be told in memory of her.”

Luke 10:42

But few things are needed. Really, only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better. And it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 8:3

Another was Joanna, the wife of Chuza. He was the manager of Herod’s household. Susanna and many others were there also. These women were helping to support Jesus and the 12 disciples with their own money.

Acts 9:39

Peter went with them. When he arrived, he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him crying. They showed him the robes and other clothes Dorcas had made before she died.

Romans 16:6

Greet Mary. She worked very hard for you.

2 John 1:1

I, the elder, am writing this letter. I am sending it to the lady chosen by God and to her children. I love all of you because of the truth. I’m not the only one who loves you. So does everyone who knows the truth.

1 Samuel 25:40

His servants went to Carmel. They said to Abigail, “David has sent us to you. He wants you to come back with us and become his wife.”