Proverbs 31:30

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 31:30

BSB
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
AKJV
Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
CPDV
Charm is false, and beauty is vain. The woman who fears the Lord, the same shall be praised.
ERV
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
NHEB
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
SMT
Favor a falsehood, and beauty vanity: a woman fearing Jehovah, she shall be praised.

Commentary for Proverbs 31:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 31:30
Summary
Reverence toward God surpasses outer appearance
Event
Being praised for faith
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom