Proverbs 31:30

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Charm is deceptive and beauty is vapor, and a woman fearing YHWH—she is to be praised.

Latin

Fallax gratia, et vana est pulchritudo: mulier timens Dominum, ipsa laudabitur.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Proverbs 31:30–31

The book ends as it started, emphasizing the importance of fearing the Lord (see Proverbs 1:7). A woman's character matters more than her physical beauty.

Proverbs 31:10–31

Proverbs concludes with a strong poem honoring the virtuous wife. The acrostic format makes it feel complete and helps students learn.

Theme notes and profiles

Ruth Laziness and Hard Work

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Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
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…but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
Proverbs 11:22
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
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,
Psalm 147:11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
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.
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.
1 Peter 1:7
…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.
Proverbs 6:25
Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.
Luke 1:6
Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
2 Samuel 14:25
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.

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Acrostic Beauty Family Life and Relations Poetry, Biblical Praise Proverbs, Book of Spinner, Spinning

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Proverbs 31:30

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