Proverbs 31:30

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

Cross References (19)

  • Proverbs 1:7 (60)

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

  • 1 Peter 3:4–5 (55)

    but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God

  • Proverbs 11:22 (37)

    Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

  • Proverbs 8:13 (25)

    To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

  • 1 Peter 1:24 (22)

    For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,

  • Psalms 147:11 (18)

    The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:5 (18)

    Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in d

  • Esther 1:11–12 (18)

    to bring Queen Vashti before him, wearing her royal crown, to display her beauty to the people and officials. For she wa

  • 1 Peter 1:7 (17)

    so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may resul

  • Proverbs 6:25 (16)

    Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.

  • Luke 1:6 (16)

    Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.

  • Luke 1:46–50 (13)

    Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

  • 2 Samuel 14:25 (13)

    Now there was not a man in all Israel as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of

  • James 1:11 (12)

    For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich m

  • Ecclesiastes 12:13 (12)

    When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the w

  • Romans 2:29 (11)

    No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the writ

  • Exodus 1:17–21 (11)

    The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had instructed; they let the boys live.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:18 (10)

    It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.

  • Ezekiel 16:15 (10)

    But because of your fame, you trusted in your beauty and played the harlot. You lavished your favors on everyone who pas