Proverbs 11:16-17
Proverbs 11:16-17 The Message (MSG)
A woman of gentle grace gets respect, but men of rough violence grab for loot. When you’re kind to others, you help yourself; when you’re cruel to others, you hurt yourself.
Proverbs 11:16-17 King James Version (KJV)
A gracious woman retaineth honour: And strong men retain riches. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:16-17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches. The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
Proverbs 11:16-17 New Century Version (NCV)
A kind woman gets respect, but cruel men get only wealth. Kind people do themselves a favor, but cruel people bring trouble on themselves.
Proverbs 11:16-17 American Standard Version (ASV)
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:16-17 New International Version (NIV)
A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
Proverbs 11:16-17 New King James Version (NKJV)
A gracious woman retains honor, But ruthless men retain riches. The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:16-17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A gracious and good woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect]. The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him], But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.
Proverbs 11:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT)
A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you.
Proverbs 11:16-17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A gracious, generous woman will be honored with a splendid reputation, but the woman who hates the truth lives with disgrace and is surrounded by men who are cutthroats, only greedy for money. A man of kindness attracts favor, while a cruel man attracts nothing but trouble.