Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman retaineth honour,.... Or "a woman of grace" (s) 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…

Or, “The gracious woman wins and keeps honor, as (the conjunction may be so rendered) strong men win riches.”

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,…

retaineth i.e. acquires and keeps. Comp. Pro 29:23. In Gen 48:17 we read: Joseph held up(same Heb. word), i.e. took and kept hold of, and so raised, his father's hand.

and=as. We have a similar…