Proverbs 31:30

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Proverbs 31:28–31 · Berean Standard Bible

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:

29 “Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”

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

31 Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.

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Proverbs 6:25

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

Proverbs 11:22

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

2 Samuel 14:25

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 his head, he did not have a single flaw.

Esther 1:11

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

Esther 1:12

Queen Vashti, however, refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs. And the king became furious, and his anger burned within him.

Ezekiel 16:15

But because of your fame, you trusted in your beauty and played the harlot. You lavished your favors on everyone who passed by, and your beauty was theirs for the asking.

James 1:11

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.

1 Peter 1:24

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

Proverbs 1:7

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

Proverbs 8:13

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

Exodus 1:17

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

Exodus 1:18

So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, “Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?”

Exodus 1:19

The midwives answered Pharaoh, “The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before a midwife arrives.”

Exodus 1:20

So God was good to the midwives, and the people multiplied and became even more numerous.

Exodus 1:21

And because the midwives feared God, He gave them families of their own.

Psalms 147:11

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

Luke 1:6

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

Luke 1:46

Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

Luke 1:47

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 1:48

For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.

Luke 1:49

For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.

Luke 1:50

His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.

1 Peter 3:4

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

1 Peter 3:5

For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,

Ecclesiastes 7:18

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.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

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.

Romans 2:29

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 written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

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.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.