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Proverbs 11:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.

Proverbs 11:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 11:16

Theological / Devotional

Strong men. Heb. 'arisim, "ruthless, terror-striking men." The import of the passage seems to be that a gracious woman will guard her honor as effectively as a powerful and violent man protects his wealth.

By SdaBc