Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

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, are likely to keep what they have and to get more, while those who are weak are preyed upon by all about them. 2.

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

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 receives honour or glory from them, which she deserves, so she retains the same.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Reformed @jfbcommentary

retaineth--or literally, "lay hold of as a support." Honor is to a feeble woman thus as valuable as riches to men.