Now in all Israel there was none as handsome as Absalom—so highly praised. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.
Proverbs 31:30 - Tree of Life Version Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears Adonai will be praised. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised! American Standard Version (1901) Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised. Common English Bible Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Catholic Public Domain Version Charm is false, and beauty is vain. The woman who fears the Lord, the same shall be praised. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: the woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. |
Now in all Israel there was none as handsome as Absalom—so highly praised. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.
Halleluyah! Happy is the man who fears Adonai, who delights greatly in His mitzvot.
Adonai delights in those who revere Him, in those who trust in His lovingkindness.
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
Give her the fruit of her hands. Let her deeds be her praise at the gates.
Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyelids.
To fear Adonai is to hate evil. I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and a perverse mouth.
A final word, when all has been heard: Fear God and keep His mitzvot! For this applies to all mankind.
It is good to grasp the one and not withdraw your hand from the other. For the one who fears God will escape both extremes.
“But you trusted in your beauty and used your fame to become a harlot. You poured out your enticements on everyone who passed by—they were his.
Together they were righteous before Adonai, walking without fault in all His commandments and instructions.
Rather, the Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart—in Spirit not in letter. His praise is not from men, but from God.
Therefore do not judge anything before the time—wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the things hidden in darkness and also make clear the motives of the hearts. Then the praise for each one will come from God.
For the sun arises with a scorching heat and withers the grass, and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed. So also the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will wither away.
For, “All humanity is like grass, And all its glory like a wildflower. The grass withers, and the flower falls off,
These trials are so that the true metal of your faith (far more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire) may come to light in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Messiah Yeshua.