TSK · Proverbs 31:30

But the midwives feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them; they let the boys live.

to bring Queen Vashti into the king’s presence wearing her royal high turban. He wanted to show the people and the officials her beauty, for she was very attractive.

Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

“‘But you trusted in your beauty and capitalized on your fame by becoming a prostitute. You offered your sexual favors to every man who passed by so that your beauty became his.

Mary’s Hymn of Praise And Mary said,“My soul exalts the Lord,

So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold– gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away– and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.