Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 31:30 expands on what brings honor: not charm or beauty, but fearing the LORD, complementing the gracious woman.
Proverbs 31:31 shows her works praising her, providing the basis for the honor a gracious woman receives.
1 Samuel 25:32 shows David blessing Abigail, a gracious woman who prevented bloodshed, directly fulfilling the proverb.
1 Samuel 25:33 continues David's praise of Abigail for her discretion, illustrating honor given to a gracious woman.
Matthew 26:13 promises lasting honor for the woman who anointed Jesus, echoing the gracious woman's reward.
In Acts 9:39, Dorcas is remembered for her good works and charity — a gracious woman who retained honor through her deeds.
In Romans 16:2-4, Phoebe, Priscilla, and Aquila are commended for service — they retain honor through gracious, sacrificial acts.
2 Samuel 20:16-22 depicts a wise woman who saves her city, paralleling a woman gaining honor through gracious wisdom.
In Luke 21:2-4, the poor widow gives all she has — a gracious act that gains heavenly honor, contrasting with those who hoard riches.
In Acts 16:15, Lydia shows hospitality by inviting Paul — a gracious act that brings honor, mirroring the proverb's gracious woman.