Proverbs 31:30

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:25

In all of Israel, there was no man as handsome as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, there was not a blemish on him.

Psalm 112:1

Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments.

Psalm 147:11

The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman retains honor, but ruthless men attain riches.

Proverbs 11:22

Like a ring of gold in the snout of a pig is a woman of beauty, who shows no discretion.

Proverbs 22:4

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 31:29

“Many wives have done virtuously, but you surpass them all.”

Proverbs 31:31

Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

Proverbs 6:25

Do not desire her beauty in your heart or let her take you with her eyes;

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the evil way and perverse speech do I hate.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

This is the end of the matter; all has been heard. Now fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It is good that you take hold of these two sayings, and from these warnings, remove not your hand; for the one who fears God will follow them both.

Ezekiel 16:15

But you trusted in your own beauty, and played the harlot because of your renown, and poured out your fornications on every willing passerby.

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew who is one inwardly. And circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, and not by the letter. His praise is not from men, but from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will reveal the purposes of the hearts. Then everyone will have commendation from God.

James 1:11

For the sun rises with a burning heat and it withers the grass, and its flowers fall, and its beauty perishes. So will the rich man wither away in his ways.

1 Peter 1:24

For “All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away,

1 Peter 1:7

in order that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tried by fire, may be found to result in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,