Proverbs 31:30

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.”

— WEB

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

— KJV

“Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; [But] a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.”

— ASV

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Psalms 147:11 "Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness."

Commentary

Favour--or, "Grace" of personal manner. beauty--of face, or form (compare Pro 11:22). True piety alone commands permanent respect and affection (Pe1 3:3).

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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