Proverbs 31:30 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

The grace [is] false, and the beauty [is] vain, A woman fearing Jehovah, she may boast herself.

English ASV

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

English Amplified

Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised!

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised!

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

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

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Gracefulness is deceitful and beauty is vain; a woman [that] feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

English EASY 2024

A woman may seem to be beautiful, but that can deceive people. Her body will not be beautiful for ever. But a woman who respects the Lord with fear will receive honour.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Grace and beauty can fool you, but a woman who respects the Lord should be praised.

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

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the Lord should be praised.

English God's Word - GW 1995

"Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, {but} a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

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

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

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

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

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

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

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

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

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

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Charm can fool you. Beauty fades. But a woman who has respect for the Lord should be praised.

English NIV

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

English NKJ 1982

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

English NLT

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

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

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

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Charm can be misleading, and beauty is vain and so quickly fades, but this virtuous woman lives in the wonder, awe, and fear of the Lord. She will be praised throughout eternity.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

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

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Charm can be deceptive and beauty doesn't last, but a woman who fears and reverences God shall be greatly praised.

English Tyndale 1537

Sin. As for favor, it is deceitful, and beauty is a vain thing: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she is worthy to be praised.(Favour is a deceivable thing, and beauty is vanity. But a woman that feareth GOD, she shall be praised.)

Proverbs 31:30 — Compare Translations