Proverbs 31:30

Proverbs 31:30 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

30Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;

but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,

But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

30Charm and 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.

30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,

but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

30Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain;

But a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

30Fauour is deceitfull, and beautie is vanitie: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praysed.

30Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain;

but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

30Charm can fool you. Beauty fades.

But a woman who has respect for the Lord should be praised.

30A woman may seem to be beautiful, but that can deceive people.

Her body will not be beautiful for ever.

But a woman who respects the Lord with fear will receive honour.

30Favor [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain, || A woman fearing YHWH, she may boast herself.