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Bible verse
Proverbs 31:30
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
What it means
Charm fades and beauty passes, but a life rooted in reverence for God endures and earns lasting honor. This gently reorders what a culture praises, lifting the eyes from appearance to the soul. It is not a rulebook for women alone but a picture of worth that will not wither. Real value comes from knowing and honoring the Lord, and Christ makes that possible by giving us new hearts. What He treasures in us cannot be taken away or outgrown.
Proverbs 31:30 at a glance
| Reference | Proverbs 31:30 |
|---|---|
| Book | Proverbs |
| Chapter to read it in | Proverbs 31 |
| Topic | identity |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Proverbs 1:7
- 1 Peter 3:4-5
- Proverbs 11:22
- Proverbs 8:13
- 1 Peter 1:24
- 1 Corinthians 4:5
- Psalms 147:11
- Esther 1:11-12
- 1 Peter 1:7
- Luke 1:6
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Proverbs 31:30?
It is in Proverbs, in Proverbs 31. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Proverbs 31:30?
Readers most often set it beside Proverbs 1:7, 1 Peter 3:4-5, Proverbs 11:22, Proverbs 8:13. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Proverbs 31:30?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Proverbs 31:30 more than we can. We bring you Proverbs 31:30, identity. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Proverbs 31 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Proverbs 31:30 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
