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Proverbs 31:30

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Proverbs 31:30 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; `But' a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

    ASV

  • Fair looks are a deceit, and a beautiful form is of no value; but a woman who has the fear of the Lord is to be praised.

    BBE

  • Gracefulness is deceitful and beauty is vain; a woman [that] feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

    DBY

  • Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

    WEB

  • The grace `is' false, and the beauty `is' vain, A woman fearing Jehovah, she may boast herself.

    YLT

  • Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

    ENG

  • Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

    WBT

  • Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

    BSB

In context

28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

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