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16 A gracious woman takes hold of honor,
but ruthless men take hold of riches.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 11:16 The Greek text has a longer double proverb here: A gracious woman takes hold of honor, ⎣and she who hates virtue sets up a throne for dishonor. The lazy become destitute,⎦ but ruthless men take hold of riches.

16 A kindhearted woman gains honor,(A)
    but ruthless men gain only wealth.

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