Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Charm fades and beauty passes; a woman who fears the Lord is the one to praise.
KJV27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. 31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Short sayings of practical wisdom for everyday life, many attributed to Solomon.
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
A mother’s charge to her son the king: speak up for those who cannot speak, and defend the poor and needy.
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Strength and honor are her clothing: she faces the future without fear and speaks with wisdom and kindness.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
Boaz calls Ruth a virtuous woman, the same Hebrew words as Proverbs 31: a woman of strength and worth.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Who can find a woman of strength and character? Her worth is far above rubies.