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Proverbs 11:16

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

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

A gracious woman retaineth honour,.... Or "a woman of grace" (s) one that has the grace of God in her heart, and is of a…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Or, “The gracious woman wins and keeps honor, as (the conjunction may be so rendered) strong men win riches.”

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Here, 1. It is allowed that strong men retain riches, that those who bustle in the world, who are men of spirit and…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

retaineth i.e. acquires and keeps. Comp. Pro 29:23. In Gen 48:17 we read: Joseph held up(same Heb. word), i.e. took and…