Proverbs 31:30

God's Word

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, ⌞but⌟ a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:25

Now, no one in all Israel was praised for his good looks as much as Absalom was. He had no blemish from head to toe.

Psalm 112:1

Hallelujah! Blessed is the person who fears the Lord and is happy to obey his commands.

Psalm 147:11

The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman wins respect, but ruthless men gain riches.

Proverbs 11:22

⌞Like⌟ a gold ring in a pig’s snout, ⌞so⌟ is a beautiful woman who lacks good taste.

Proverbs 22:4

On the heels of humility (the fear of the Lord) are riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 31:29

‘Many women have done noble work, but you have surpassed them all!’

Proverbs 31:31

Reward her for what she has done, and let her achievements praise her at the city gates.”

Proverbs 6:25

Do not desire her beauty in your heart. Do not let her catch you with her eyes.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

After having heard it all, this is the conclusion: Fear God, and keep his commands, because this applies to everyone.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It’s good to hold on to the one and not let go of the other, because the one who fears God will be able to avoid both extremes.

Ezekiel 16:15

“ ‘But you trusted your beauty, and you used your fame to become a prostitute. You had sex with everyone who walked by.

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth had God’s approval. They followed all the Lord’s commands and regulations perfectly.

Romans 2:29

Rather, a person is a Jew inwardly, and circumcision is something that happens in a person’s heart. Circumcision is spiritual, not just a written rule. That person’s praise will come from God, not from people.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore, don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will also bring to light what is hidden in the dark and reveal people’s motives. Then each person will receive praise from God.

James 1:11

The sun rises with its scorching heat and dries up plants. The flowers drop off, and the beauty is gone. The same thing will happen to rich people. While they are busy, they will die.

1 Peter 1:24

“All people are like grass, and all their beauty is like a flower of the field. The grass dries up and the flower drops off,

1 Peter 1:7

The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold, and by passing the test, it gives praise, glory, and honor to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ appears again.