16 A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:16

Commentary on Proverbs 11:16

(Read Proverbs 11:16)

A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth.