16. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 11:16:1 ⧉אֵֽשֶׁת־חֵ֭ןeshetkhena woman of favor or grace Proverbs 11:16:2 ⧉תִּתְמֹ֣ךְtitmokhtakes hold of Proverbs 11:16:3 ⧉כָּב֑וֹדkavodhonor or glory Proverbs 11:16:4 ⧉וְ֝עָרִיצִ֗יםvearitsimand violent ones or ruthless men Proverbs 11:16:5 ⧉יִתְמְכוּ־עֹֽשֶׁר׃yitmekhuosherthey take hold of riches or wealth |
16. Formal Translation A gracious woman upholds honor, but violent men uphold riches. |
16. Dynamic Translation A woman with grace earns respect, but violent men gain wealth. |