Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the L…”

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

World English Bible

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

American Standard Version

Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

Geneva Bible 1599

Fauour is deceitfull, and beautie is vanitie: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praysed.

Darby Translation

Gracefulness is deceitful and beauty is vain; a woman [that] feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

Young's Literal Translation

The grace [is] false, and the beauty [is] vain, A woman fearing Jehovah, she may boast herself.

Bible in Basic English

Fair looks are a deceit, and a beautiful form is of no value; but a woman who has the fear of the Lord is to be praised.

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Cross references

“Favour”

Proverbs 11:22 1 Peter 1:24 Proverbs 6:25 2 Samuel 14:25 James 1:11 Ezekiel 16:15

Proverbs 11:22 · BSB

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

1 Peter 1:24 · BSB

For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,

Proverbs 6:25 · BSB

Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.

2 Samuel 14:25 · BSB

Now there was not a man in all Israel as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw.

James 1:11 · BSB

For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

Ezekiel 16:15 · BSB

But because of your fame, you trusted in your beauty and played the harlot. You lavished your favors on everyone who passed by, and your beauty was theirs for the asking.

“a woman”

Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 8:13 Psalm 147:11 Luke 1:6 Luke 1:46–50 Exodus 1:17–21

Proverbs 1:7 · BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 8:13 · BSB

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Psalm 147:11 · BSB

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Luke 1:6 · BSB

Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.

Luke 1:46–50 · BSB

Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

Exodus 1:17–21 · BSB

The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had instructed; they let the boys live.

“she”

1 Corinthians 4:5 1 Peter 1:7 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Romans 2:29 Ecclesiastes 7:18

1 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from…

1 Peter 1:7 · BSB

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 · BSB

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

Romans 2:29 · BSB

No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

Ecclesiastes 7:18 · BSB

It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

29“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”

31Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.

Read Proverbs 31