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Proverbs 31:30

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Grace and beauty can fool you.\par But a woman who respects the Lord\par should be praised.\par

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The first thing a person must learn is to respect and obey the Lord—that leads to true wisdom. But evil people hate discipline and true wisdom.


If a woman is beautiful but foolish, it is the same as a beautiful gold ring in a pig’s nose.


The Scripture {\cf2\super [12]} says,


If a person respects the Lord,\par then that person will hate evil.\par I (Wisdom) hate pride\par and people who think they are better\par than other people.\par I hate evil ways, and a lying mouth.\par


So don’t judge before the right time; wait until the Lord comes. He will shine light on the things that are hidden in darkness. He will make known the secret purposes of people’s hearts. Then God will give every person the praise he should get.


Why do these troubles happen? To prove that your faith is pure (true). This purity of faith is worth more than gold. Gold can be proved to be pure by fire, but gold will ruin. The purity of your faith will bring you praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ appears (comes).


Zechariah and Elizabeth were truly good people before God. They did everything the Lord (God) commanded and told people to do. They were without fault.


The Lord is happy with people\par who worship him.\par The Lord is pleased with people\par who trust in his true love.\par


That woman might be beautiful. But don’t let that beauty burn inside you and tempt you. Don’t let her eyes capture you.


People really bragged about how good-looking Absalom was. No man in Israel was as handsome as Absalom. There was not a blemish on Absalom—from his head to his feet.


The sun rises and becomes hotter and hotter. The sun’s heat makes the plants very dry. The flowers fall off. The flowers were beautiful, but now they are dead. It is the same with rich people. While they are still making plans for their business, they will die.


\{God said,\} “But you began to trust in your beauty. You used the good name you had and became unfaithful to me. You acted like a prostitute {\cf2\super [121]} with every man that passed by. You gave yourself to them all!


Try to be a little of this and a little of that. {\cf2\super [33]} Even God’s followers will do some good things and some bad things.


Praise the Lord!\par A person who fears and respects the Lord will be very happy.\par That person loves God’s commands.\par


A kind, gentle woman gains respect. Pushy men gain only money.


Respect the Lord and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true life.


“There are many good women.\par But you are the best.”\par


Give her the reward she deserves.\par Praise her in public\par for the things she has done.\par





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