Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. New Living Translation Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. English Standard Version Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Berean Standard Bible Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. King James Bible Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. New King James Version Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. New American Standard Bible Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. NASB 1995 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. NASB 1977 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Legacy Standard Bible Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. Amplified Bible Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised. Christian Standard Bible Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. Holman Christian Standard Bible Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. American Standard Version Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised. Contemporary English Version Charm can be deceiving, and beauty fades away, but a woman who honors the LORD deserves to be praised. English Revised Version Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, [but] a woman who has the fear of the LORD should be praised. Good News Translation Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the LORD should be praised. International Standard Version Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. Majority Standard Bible Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. NET Bible Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. New Heart English Bible Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Webster's Bible Translation Favor 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 Yahweh, she shall be praised. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFavor [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain, "" A woman fearing YHWH, she may boast herself. Young's Literal Translation The grace is false, and the beauty is vain, A woman fearing Jehovah, she may boast herself. Smith's Literal Translation Favor a falsehood, and beauty vanity: a woman fearing Jehovah, she shall be praised. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFavour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: the woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Catholic Public Domain Version Charm is false, and beauty is vain. The woman who fears the Lord, the same shall be praised. New American Bible Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. New Revised Standard Version Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleComeliness is deceitful and beauty is vain; but a woman who reverences the LORD shall be praised. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Beauty is false and favor is empty, but a woman that is in the awe of LORD JEHOVAH, she will be praised. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Brenton Septuagint Translation Charms are false, and woman's beauty is vain: for it is a wise woman that is blessed, and let her praise the fear the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Virtues of a Noble Woman…29“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” 30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.… Cross References 1 Peter 3:3-4 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God. 1 Peter 1:24-25 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. / The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. / The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” 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. Psalm 147:11 The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. / For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. / So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Psalm 33:18 Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion James 1:11 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. Ecclesiastes 12:13 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 12:1-2 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Psalm 34:9 Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. Treasury of Scripture Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that fears the LORD, she shall be praised. favour Proverbs 6:25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 2 Samuel 14:25 But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him. a woman Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Exodus 1:17-21 But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive… she Ecclesiastes 7:18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Romans 2:29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. Jump to Previous Beautiful Beauty Boast Charm Deceit Deceitful Deceptive Fair False. Favor Favour Fear Feareth Fearing Fears Fleeting Form Grace Herself Looks Praised Vain ValueJump to Next Beautiful Beauty Boast Charm Deceit Deceitful Deceptive Fair False. Favor Favour Fear Feareth Fearing Fears Fleeting Form Grace Herself Looks Praised Vain ValueProverbs 31 1. Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance6. The afflicted are to be comforted and defended 10. The praise and properties of a good wife Charm is deceptive The Hebrew word for "charm" is "chen," which can also be translated as "grace" or "favor." In the context of this verse, it refers to outward allure or attractiveness that can mislead or create a false impression. Historically, charm has been seen as a quality that can be used to manipulate or deceive, as it often focuses on external appearances rather than internal virtues. The Bible frequently warns against being swayed by superficial qualities, emphasizing the importance of inner character. This phrase serves as a reminder that what may seem appealing on the surface can often mask deeper, less desirable traits. and beauty is fleeting but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised Μὴ κρῖν ὁρῶν τὸ κάλλος ἀλλὰ τὸν τρόπον. Hebrew Charmהַ֭חֵן (ha·ḥên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective is deceptive שֶׁ֣קֶר (še·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood and beauty הַיֹּ֑פִי (hay·yō·p̄î) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3308: Beauty is fleeting, וְהֶ֣בֶל (wə·he·ḇel) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1892: Emptiness, vanity, transitory, unsatisfactory but a woman אִשָּׁ֥ה (’iš·šāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female who fears יִרְאַת־ (yir·’aṯ-) Adjective - feminine singular construct Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent the LORD יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH is to be praised. תִתְהַלָּֽל׃ (ṯiṯ·hal·lāl) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1984: To shine Links Proverbs 31:30 NIVProverbs 31:30 NLT Proverbs 31:30 ESV Proverbs 31:30 NASB Proverbs 31:30 KJV Proverbs 31:30 BibleApps.com Proverbs 31:30 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 31:30 Chinese Bible Proverbs 31:30 French Bible Proverbs 31:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain (Prov. 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