Proverbs 31:30

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:

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

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

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

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
KJV
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
WEB
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
ASV
Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; [But] a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.
DARBY
Gracefulness is deceitful and beauty is vain; a woman [that] feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.
BLB
Charm [is] deceptive and beauty [is] vapor, and a woman fearing YHWH—she is to be praised.
ÅB
Ynde sviker, og skjønnhet forgår; en kvinne som frykter Herren, hun skal prises.
OTB
Ynde kan være villedende, og skjønnhet varer ikke; men en kvinne som ærer Herren er verdt å prise.
B1930
Ynde sviker, og skjønnhet forgår; en kvinne som frykter Herren, hun skal prises.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Proverbs 1:7

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

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  • 1 Peter 3:4–5

    but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

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  • Proverbs 11:22

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

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  • Proverbs 8:13

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

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  • 1 Peter 1:24

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

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  • Esther 1:11–12

    to bring Queen Vashti before him, wearing her royal crown, to display her beauty to the people and officials. For she was beautiful to behold.

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  • 1 Corinthians 4:5

    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 God.

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  • Psalms 147:11

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

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