Proverbs 11:16 NIV1984

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:16

Here, 1. It is allowed that strong men retain riches, that those who bustle in the world, who are men of spirit and interest, and are able to make their part good against all who stand in their way, are likely to keep what they have and to get more, while those who are weak are preyed upon by all about them. 2. It is taken for granted that a gracious woman is as solicitous to preserve her reputation for wisdom and modesty, humility and courtesy, and all those other graces that are the true... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman retaineth honour ,.... Or "a woman of grace" F19 אשת חן "mulier gratiae", Montanus, Baynus, Gejerus, Michaelis; "quae gratia praedita est", Tigurine version; "uxor gratia pollens", Schultens. one that has the grace of God in her heart, and is of a virtuous conversation, and by both amiable and lovely to others; as she receives honour or glory from them, which she deserves, so she retains the same. The Targum is, "a gracious woman divides glory;' that is,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman retaineth honor - Instead of this clause, the Septuagint have, Γυνη ευχαριστος εγειρει ανδρι δοζαν , "A gracious woman raiseth up honor to the man;" Θρονος δε ατιμιας γυνη μισουσα δικαια , "But she that hateth righteous things is a throne of dishonor." A good wife is an honor to her husband; and a bad wife is her husband's reproach: if this be so, how careful should a man be whom he marries! read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The pricelessness of integrity We have here a view of the exceeding worth of moral integrity, or of righteousness; we see what, in the judgment of the wise, it will do for its possessor. It will— I. DIRECT HIS WAY . "The integrity of the upright shall guide them; …the righteousness of the perfect [ i.e. the upright] shall direct his way" ( Proverbs 11:3-5 ). And we read. ( Proverbs 10:9 ) that "he that walketh uprightly walketh surely." The man who honestly and earnestly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman; a woman full of grace. Septuagint, εὐχάριστος "agreeable," "charming." The author is thinking of personal attractions, which, he says, win favour; but we may apply his expression to moral exeellences also, which obtain higher recognition. Retaineth … retain; better, obtain … win, as in Proverbs 29:23 . The two clauses are parallel in form, not in sense, and imply that beauty is more effective than strength, and honour is better than wealth. The Septuagint takes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:16

The true grace of womanhood Even as the mighty keep a firm hold upon their possessions, so does the virtuous woman watch over her chastity and honour, to guard it from assault. I. THE PURITY OF WOMAN IS HER " HIDDEN STRENGTH " (Milton). "She that has that is clad in complete steel." II. IT IS HER CHIEF ORNAMENT . It clothes her amidst dangers with "unblenched majesty" and "noble grace." III. IT IS ROOTED IN RELIGION , FOUNDED LIKE MANLY ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:16

Proverbs 11:16. A gracious woman Hebrew, אשׁת חן , a woman of grace; one endued with the saving grace of God, and who, by humility, meekness, modesty, prudence, and other virtues, renders herself acceptable and amiable to God and men; retaineth honour Holdeth fast her honour, or good reputation, with no less care and resolution than strong men do riches, as it follows. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

Prosperity; uprightness; generosity (11:1-31)People are foolish to try to get rich by dishonest methods, because dishonesty brings judgment from which riches cannot save (11:1-4). By their blameless conduct, people ensure their ultimate victory; by crookedness they ensure their downfall (5-8). When good people have influence in a city, the citizens live in peace and happiness. But each city also has its troublemakers, who are a nuisance to their neighbours and create unrest in the community... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:16

gracious woman. Compare the woman of Folly (Proverbs 9:13 ). And strong men, &c. Septuagint and Syriac read, "but the diligent". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:16

"A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches."Cook has a rendition here which clears up what otherwise seems to be two unrelated clauses. "A gracious woman obtains honor, As violent men obtain riches."[18] The meaning would then be that it is just as likely that a gracious woman will be honored as it is that violent men will get rich. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 11:16

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