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but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Favour <i>is</i> deceitful, and beauty <i>is</i> vain: <i>but</i> a woman <i>that</i> feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Charm <i>is</i> deceitful and beauty <i>is</i> passing, But a woman <i>who</i> fears the LORD, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, <i>But</i> a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, <i>But</i> a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, <i>But</i> a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Charm <i>and</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Charm can be deceiving, and beauty fades away, but a woman who honors the LORD deserves to be praised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, [but] a woman who has the fear of the LORD should be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the LORD should be praised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Favor [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain, "" A woman fearing YHWH, she may boast herself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The grace is false, and the beauty is vain, A woman fearing Jehovah, she may boast herself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Favor a falsehood, and beauty vanity: a woman fearing Jehovah, she shall be praised.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: the woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Charm is false, and beauty is vain. The woman who fears the Lord, the same shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Comeliness is deceitful and beauty is vain; but a woman who reverences the LORD shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Beauty is false and favor is empty, but a woman that is in the awe of LORD JEHOVAH, she will be praised.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/31-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=6603" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">The Virtues of a Noble Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ha·ḥên (Art:: N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">Charm</a> <a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: še·qer (N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham.">is deceptive</a> <a href="/hebrew/3308.htm" title="3308: hay·yō·p̄î (Art:: N-ms) -- Beauty. From yaphah; beauty.">and beauty</a> <a href="/hebrew/1892.htm" title="1892: wə·he·ḇel (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Or Habel; from habal; emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb.">is fleeting,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·šāh (N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">but a woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yir·’aṯ- (Adj-fsc) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">who fears</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: ṯiṯ·hal·lāl (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3fs) -- To shine.">is to be praised.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Isaiah 40:6-8</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Psalm 147:11</a></span><br />The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16-18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a></span><br />Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-11.htm">James 1:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Psalm 34:9</a></span><br />Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that fears the LORD, she shall be praised.</p><p class="hdg">favour</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-25.htm">Proverbs 6:25</a></b></br> Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-22.htm">Proverbs 11:22</a></b></br> <i>As</i> a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, <i>so is</i> a fair woman which is without discretion.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">2 Samuel 14:25</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">a woman</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of knowledge: <i>but</i> fools despise wisdom and instruction.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/1-17.htm">Exodus 1:17-21</a></b></br> But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive… </p><p class="hdg">she</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:18</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a></b></br> Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this <i>is</i> the whole <i>duty</i> of man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Romans 2:29</a></b></br> But he <i>is</i> a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision <i>is that</i> of the heart, in the spirit, <i>and</i> not in the letter; whose praise <i>is</i> not of men, but of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/24-4.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-29.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-22.htm">Charm</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-26.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Deceitful</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-3.htm">Deceptive</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-22.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-9.htm">False.</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-21.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-14.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-14.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-14.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-6.htm">Fleeting</a> <a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Form</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-23.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-22.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-27.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-21.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-9.htm">Vain</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Value</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-11.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-18.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-15.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-17.htm">Charm</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-18.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-9.htm">Deceitful</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-4.htm">Deceptive</a> <a href="/songs/1-5.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-15.htm">False.</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-11.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-11.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-14.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-18.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-18.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-18.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-10.htm">Fleeting</a> <a href="/songs/1-5.htm">Form</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-10.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/songs/1-7.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-4.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-31.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-7.htm">Vain</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-12.htm">Value</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-1.htm">Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">The afflicted are to be comforted and defended</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">The praise and properties of a good wife</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, charm is associated with outward appearances and superficial qualities that can mask deeper issues. The Bible frequently warns against being swayed by appearances, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, where God reminds Samuel that He looks at the heart rather than outward appearance. This phrase serves as a caution against valuing charm over genuine virtue and integrity.<p><b>and beauty is fleeting,</b><br>Beauty, in the biblical sense, is often seen as temporary and transient. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed some value on physical beauty, but it was understood to be secondary to inner qualities. <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:11</a> speaks to the temporality of all things under heaven, including beauty. The fleeting nature of beauty is a reminder of the impermanence of physical attributes and the importance of focusing on eternal values. This aligns with the New Testament teaching in <a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3-4</a>, which emphasizes inner beauty over outward adornment.<p><b>but a woman who fears the LORD</b><br>The fear of the LORD is a central theme in wisdom literature, including Proverbs. It denotes a deep respect, reverence, and awe for God, which is the foundation of true wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). In the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel, fearing the LORD was synonymous with living a life in accordance with God's commandments and seeking His will. This phrase highlights the importance of spiritual devotion and moral integrity over external attributes. The fear of the LORD is also a type of Christ, as Jesus exemplified perfect reverence and obedience to the Father.<p><b>is to be praised.</b><br>Praise in this context is not merely about verbal acknowledgment but involves recognition and honor for living a life that aligns with God's values. In biblical times, praise was often public and communal, reflecting the community's acknowledgment of a person's virtuous life. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative that honors those who live righteously, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/31-28.htm">Proverbs 31:28</a>, where the virtuous woman's children and husband rise to call her blessed. It underscores the eternal value of godly character, which is worthy of praise both in this life and in the life to come.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_woman_of_noble_character.htm">The Woman of Noble Character</a></b><br>This passage is part of a larger section describing the virtues of a woman who embodies wisdom and godliness. She is often referred to as the "Proverbs 31 Woman."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_lemuel.htm">King Lemuel</a></b><br>The chapter begins with the sayings of King Lemuel, which his mother taught him. This context suggests that the advice is from a mother to her son about the qualities of a virtuous wife.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The focus on fearing the LORD highlights the centrality of a relationship with God in defining true worth and virtue.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceptiveness_of_charm.htm">The Deceptiveness of Charm</a></b><br>Charm can be misleading and is not a reliable indicator of character. We should be cautious of valuing charm over substance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fleeting_nature_of_beauty.htm">The Fleeting Nature of Beauty</a></b><br>Physical beauty is temporary and should not be the foundation of one's identity or worth. True beauty is found in godliness and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord_as_true_virtue.htm">The Fear of the LORD as True Virtue</a></b><br>A woman who fears the LORD is to be praised because her life is rooted in reverence for God. This fear is not about being afraid but about having a deep respect and awe for God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praising_godly_character.htm">Praising Godly Character</a></b><br>We should celebrate and honor those who demonstrate godly character, recognizing that their worth is found in their relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_inner_beauty.htm">Cultivating Inner Beauty</a></b><br>Focus on developing inner qualities such as kindness, humility, and faithfulness, which reflect the character of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_godly_wife.htm">What defines a godly wife?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_godly_woman.htm">What defines a godly woman?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_day_31_significant.htm">What is the significance of Day 31 in the journey?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_tim_2_9-10's_modesty_timeless.htm">1 Timothy 2:9–10: Does the emphasis on modesty and dress reflect cultural norms of the time, and can it be applied universally in today’s context? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain.--</span>Outward graces do not last; praise that will be real and enduring is for those only who fear the Lord, and, out of regard for Him, perform the duties of life as the "virtuous woman" here described.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - SHIN. The writer confirms the husband's praise by assigning to it its just grounds. <span class="cmt_word">Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain.</span> <span class="accented">Chen</span>, "favour," may signify either the good will with which one is regarded, or gracefulness, beauty. As being in close parallelism with the next words, it is best taken as referring to loveliness of form. Mere gracefulness, if considered as a token of a wife's work and usefulness, is misleading; and beauty is transitory and often dangerous. Neither of them is of any real value unless accompanied by religion. As the gnomic poet says - <p><span class="greek">Μὴ κρῖν ὁρῶν τὸ κάλλος ἀλλὰ τὸν τρόπον.</span><br /><span class="accented">"Judge not at eight of beauty, but of life."</span> <span class="cmt_word">But a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.</span> So we come back to the maxim with which the whole book began, that the foundation of all excellence is the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>). Such, too, is the conclusion of Ecclesiastes (<a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a>), "Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Septuagint, "False are charms (<span class="greek">ἀρεσκειαι</span>), and vain is the beauty of woman; for a prudent woman is blessed, and let her praise the fear of the Lord." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/31-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Charm</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭חֵן</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> </span><span class="str2">Graciousness, subjective, objective</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is deceptive</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֣קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(še·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8267.htm">Strong's 8267: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deception, disappointment, falsehood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and beauty</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיֹּ֑פִי</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3308.htm">Strong's 3308: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is fleeting,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֶ֣בֶל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·he·ḇel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1892.htm">Strong's 1892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Emptiness, vanity, transitory, unsatisfactory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but a woman</span><br /><span class="heb">אִשָּׁ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’iš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who fears</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאַת־</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’aṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is to be praised.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִתְהַלָּֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯiṯ·hal·lāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/31-30.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain (Prov. 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