Proverbs 11:16

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A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain wealth.

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  • Prov 31:30-31 : 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gates.
  • 1 Sam 25:32-33 : 32 David said to Abigail, 'Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me. 33 Blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from avenging myself with my own hand.
  • 2 Sam 20:16-22 : 16 a wise woman called out from the city, "Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so I can speak to him." 17 When he approached her, the woman asked, "Are you Joab?" "I am," he replied. She said, "Listen to what your servant has to say." "I’m listening," he said. 18 She continued, "In the past, people said, 'Seek advice in Abel,' and that is how matters were settled. 19 I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to devour the LORD's inheritance?" 20 Joab replied, "Far be it from me to devour or destroy the city! 21 That is not the case. A man named Sheba, son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has raised his hand against King David. Hand him over, and I will withdraw from the city." The woman said to Joab, "His head will be thrown to you from the wall." 22 Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. He blew the horn, and the troops dispersed from the city, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.
  • Esth 9:25 : 25 But when the matter came before the king, he ordered by letter that the wicked scheme Haman had devised against the Jews should return on his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.
  • 2 John 1:1 : 1 The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all who have come to know the truth.
  • Matt 26:13 : 13 Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.
  • Luke 8:3 : 3 And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, along with many others who were supporting Him out of their own possessions.
  • Luke 10:42 : 42 'But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.'
  • Luke 11:21-22 : 21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are secure. 22 But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder.
  • Luke 21:2-4 : 2 He also saw a poor widow putting in two small coins. 3 He said, 'Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.' 4 For they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she had to live on.
  • Acts 9:39 : 39 So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. All the widows stood around him weeping and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them.
  • Acts 16:14-15 : 14 One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. 15 After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, 'If you consider me faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my house.' And she persuaded us.
  • Rom 16:2-4 : 2 Receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a benefactor of many, including myself. 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. 4 They risked their lives for me, and not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are thankful to them.
  • Rom 16:6 : 6 Greet Mary, who labored hard for us.

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    15She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor.

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  • Prov 31:25-31
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    25She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs at the days to come.

    26She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness is on her tongue.

    27She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

    28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her.

    29Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.

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    15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will suffer harm, but whoever hates striking hands in pledge is secure.

  • Prov 12:4
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    4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

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  • Prov 31:10-11
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    10A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

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  • Prov 5:9
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  • Prov 20:16
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    16Take a garment as security from one who guarantees a stranger's debt; hold it in pledge if it is for a foreign woman.

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    22Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

  • Prov 11:17
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  • Prov 8:18
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    18Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness.

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  • Prov 31:3
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    3Do not give your strength to women or your ways to those who destroy kings.

  • Prov 27:13
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  • Prov 13:11
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    32You adulterous wife, who prefers strangers instead of her own husband!

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    4The reward for humility and the fear of the LORD is riches, honor, and life.

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    4Riches do not profit on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

  • Prov 2:20
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