Verse of the Day

Monday, June 3, 2024

Proverbs 31:30 NIV

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

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.

New King James Version

Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

New Living Translation

Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 31:10-31

(Read Proverbs 31:10-31)

This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in them. She is careful to fill up time, that none be lost. She rises early. She applies herself to the business proper for her, to women's business. She does what she does, with all her power, and trifles not. 3. She makes what she does turn to good account by prudent management. Many undo themselves by buying, without considering whether they can afford it. She provides well for her house. She lays up for hereafter. 4. She looks well to the ways of her household, that she may oblige all to do their duty to God and one another, as well as to her. 5. She is intent upon giving as upon getting, and does it freely and cheerfully. 6. She is discreet and obliging; every word she says, shows she governs herself by the rules of wisdom. She not only takes prudent measures herself, but gives prudent advice to others. The law of love and kindness is written in the heart, and shows itself in the tongue. Her heart is full of another world, even when her hands are most busy about this world. 7. Above all, she fears the Lord. Beauty recommends none to God, nor is it any proof of wisdom and goodness, but it has deceived many a man who made his choice of a wife by it. But the fear of God reigning in the heart, is the beauty of the soul; it lasts for ever. 8. She has firmness to bear up under crosses and disappointments. She shall reflect with comfort when she comes to be old, that she was not idle or useless when young. She shall rejoice in a world to come. She is a great blessing to her relations. If the fruit be good, the tree must have our good word. But she leaves it to her own works to praise her. Every one ought to desire this honour that cometh from God; and according to this standard we all ought to regulate our judgments. This description let all women daily study, who desire to be truly beloved and respected, useful and honourable. This passage is to be applied to individuals, but may it not also be applied to the church of God, which is described as a virtuous spouse? God by his grace has formed from among sinful men a church of true believers, to possess all the excellences here described.


Proverbs 31:30 In-Context

28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many women do 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 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Sunday, June 02

Philippians 4:13

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

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Saturday, June 01

Romans 3:21-24

But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

Read all of Romans 3 NIV

Friday, May 31

Proverbs 11:18

The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

Read all of Proverbs 11 NIV

Thursday, May 30

Luke 18:27

Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."

Read all of Luke 18 NIV

Wednesday, May 29

1 Peter 1:8-9

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Read all of 1 Peter 1 NIV

Tuesday, May 28

Acts 4:10-12

"Know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. He is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.' Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

Read all of Acts 4 NIV

Monday, May 27

Luke 6:30

Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.

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