“A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.”
Proverbs 11:16 (KJV) |
Proverbs 11:16
From Proverbs 11, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.