Parallel Verses
- New International Reader's Version - Instead, your beauty comes from inside you. It is the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. Beauty like this doesn’t fade away. God places great value on it.
- 新标点和合本 - 只要以里面存着长久温柔、安静的心为妆饰；这在 神面前是极宝贵的。
- 和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 而要有蕴藏在人内心不衰退的美，以温柔娴静的心妆饰自己；这在上帝面前是极宝贵的。
- 和合本2010（神版-简体） - 而要有蕴藏在人内心不衰退的美，以温柔娴静的心妆饰自己；这在 神面前是极宝贵的。
- 当代译本 - 要以温柔、娴静这些永不褪色的内在美为妆饰，这是上帝所看重的。
- 圣经新译本 - 却要在里面存着温柔安静的心灵，作不能毁坏的装饰，这在 神面前是极宝贵的。
- 中文标准译本 - 而应该是心里面内在的人，带着不朽坏的品性 ，出于谦和、安静的灵；这在神面前是极其贵重的。
- 现代标点和合本 - 只要以里面存着长久温柔、安静的心为装饰，这在神面前是极宝贵的。
- 和合本（拼音版） - 只要以里面存着长久温柔、安静的心为妆饰，这在上帝面前是极宝贵的。
- New International Version - Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
- English Standard Version - but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
- New Living Translation - You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
- The Message - Cultivate inner beauty, the gentle, gracious kind that God delights in. The holy women of old were beautiful before God that way, and were good, loyal wives to their husbands. Sarah, for instance, taking care of Abraham, would address him as “my dear husband.” You’ll be true daughters of Sarah if you do the same, unanxious and unintimidated.
- Christian Standard Bible - but rather what is inside the heart — the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
- New American Standard Bible - but it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.
- New King James Version - rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
- Amplified Bible - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
- American Standard Version - but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
- King James Version - But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
- New English Translation - but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
- World English Bible - but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
- 新標點和合本 - 只要以裏面存着長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾；這在神面前是極寶貴的。
- 和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 而要有蘊藏在人內心不衰退的美，以溫柔嫻靜的心妝飾自己；這在上帝面前是極寶貴的。
- 和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 而要有蘊藏在人內心不衰退的美，以溫柔嫻靜的心妝飾自己；這在 神面前是極寶貴的。
- 當代譯本 - 要以溫柔、嫺靜這些永不褪色的內在美為妝飾，這是上帝所看重的。
- 聖經新譯本 - 卻要在裡面存著溫柔安靜的心靈，作不能毀壞的裝飾，這在 神面前是極寶貴的。
- 呂振中譯本 - 乃 應當是內 心隱藏着的人、以柔和安靜的心靈為不朽壞的 妝飾 ：這在上帝面前是很貴的。
- 中文標準譯本 - 而應該是心裡面內在的人，帶著不朽壞的品性 ，出於謙和、安靜的靈；這在神面前是極其貴重的。
- 現代標點和合本 - 只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為裝飾，這在神面前是極寶貴的。
- 文理和合譯本 - 乃在溫柔恬靜之性、隱之於心、不可壞者、此在上帝前為至寶、
- 文理委辦譯本 - 乃謹內心、其神沖和恬靜、此飾不敝、上帝以之為貴、
- 施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 惟以藏於心不可壞之善德、即溫和恬靜之性為飾、此在天主前為寶也、
- 吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 惟修養內心、以溫柔嫻靜之精神為飾、則可大可久、天主所珍也。
- Nueva Versión Internacional - Que su belleza sea más bien la incorruptible, la que procede de lo íntimo del corazón y consiste en un espíritu suave y apacible. Esta sí que tiene mucho valor delante de Dios.
- 현대인의 성경 - 유순하고 정숙한 마음가짐으로 속 사람을 아름답게 하십시오. 그것은 하나님이 보시기에 매우 귀한 일입니다.
- Новый Русский Перевод - Ведь Бог ценит внутреннюю красоту человека, неувядаемую красоту кроткого и тихого духа.
- Восточный перевод - Ведь Всевышний ценит внутреннюю красоту человека, неувядаемую красоту кроткого и тихого духа.
- Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Ведь Аллах ценит внутреннюю красоту человека, неувядаемую красоту кроткого и тихого духа.
- Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Ведь Всевышний ценит внутреннюю красоту человека, неувядаемую красоту кроткого и тихого духа.
- La Bible du Semeur 2015 - mais la parure cachée de l’être intérieur : la beauté impérissable d’un esprit doux et paisible, à laquelle Dieu attache un grand prix.
- リビングバイブル - むしろ、やさしく、おだやかな心の持ち主となり、いつまでも色あせない魅力で、自分の内面を美しく飾りなさい。これこそ、神の目に価値あるものです。
- Nestle Aland 28 - ἀλλ’ ὁ κρυπτὸς τῆς καρδίας ἄνθρωπος ἐν τῷ ἀφθάρτῳ τοῦ πραέως καὶ ἡσυχίου πνεύματος ὅ ἐστιν ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ πολυτελές.
- unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀλλ’ ὁ κρυπτὸς τῆς καρδίας ἄνθρωπος, ἐν τῷ ἀφθάρτῳ τοῦ πραέως καὶ ἡσυχίου πνεύματος, ὅ ἐστιν ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ πολυτελές.
- Nova Versão Internacional - Ao contrário, esteja no ser interior , que não perece, beleza demonstrada num espírito dócil e tranquilo, o que é de grande valor para Deus.
- Hoffnung für alle - Eure Schönheit soll von innen kommen! Ein freundliches und ausgeglichenes Wesen ist euer unvergänglicher Schmuck. Das ist es, was Gott als wirklich kostbar ansieht.
- Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nhưng hãy trang sức con người bề trong bằng vẻ đẹp không phai của tâm hồn dịu dàng, bình lặng; đó là thứ trang sức rất quý giá đối với Đức Chúa Trời.
- พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่ให้ออกมาจากตัวตนภายใน คือความงามอันไม่รู้จางหายของจิตใจที่อ่อนโยนและสงบเยือกเย็น ซึ่งจิตใจเช่นนี้ทรงคุณค่ายิ่งนักในสายพระเนตรพระเจ้า
- พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่ควรเป็นความงามภายในที่ไม่มีวันเสื่อมสลาย คือความอ่อนโยนและความสงบของวิญญาณ ซึ่งมีคุณค่ายิ่งในสายตาของพระเจ้า
Cross Reference
- Isaiah 11:4 - He will always do what is right when he judges those who are in need. He’ll be completely fair when he makes decisions about poor people. When he commands that people be punished, it will happen. When he orders that evil people be put to death, it will take place.
- Luke 16:15 - Jesus said to them, “You try to make yourselves look good in the eyes of other people. But God knows your hearts. What people think is worth a lot is hated by God.
- Colossians 3:3 - You died. Now your life is hidden with Christ in God.
- Romans 6:6 - We know that what we used to be was nailed to the cross with him. That happened so our bodies that were ruled by sin would lose their power. So we are no longer slaves of sin.
- Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are those who are humble. They will be given the earth.
- Psalm 131:2 - I have made myself calm and content like a young child in its mother’s arms. Deep down inside me, I am as content as a young child.
- Colossians 3:9 - Don’t lie to one another. You have gotten rid of your old way of life and its habits.
- Colossians 3:10 - You have started living a new life. Your knowledge of how that life should have the Creator’s likeness is being made new.
- 1 Peter 1:23 - You have been born again by means of the living word of God. His word lasts forever. You were not born again from a seed that will die. You were born from a seed that can’t die.
- Galatians 5:23 - and gentle and having control of oneself. There is no law against things of that kind.
- Isaiah 29:19 - Those who aren’t proud will once again find their joy in the Lord. And those who are in need will find their joy in the Holy One of Israel.
- Psalm 147:6 - The Lord gives strength to those who aren’t proud. But he throws evil people down to the ground.
- Isaiah 57:15 - The God who is highly honored lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place. But I also live with anyone who turns away from their sins. I live with anyone who is not proud. I give new life to them. I give it to anyone who turns away from their sins.
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 - Christ is humble and free of pride. Because of this, I make my appeal to you. I, Paul, am the one you call “shy” when I am face to face with you. But when I am away from you, you think I am “bold” toward you.
- Jeremiah 51:59 - Jeremiah the prophet gave a message to the staff officer Seraiah, the son of Neriah. Neriah was the son of Mahseiah. Jeremiah told Seraiah to take the message with him to Babylon. Seraiah went there with Zedekiah, the king of Judah. He left in the fourth year of Zedekiah’s rule.
- Psalm 51:6 - I know that you wanted faithfulness even when I was in my mother’s body. You taught me wisdom in that secret place.
- Matthew 21:5 - “Say to the city of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you. He is gentle and riding on a donkey. He is riding on a donkey’s colt.’ ” ( Zechariah 9:9 )
- 1 Timothy 2:2 - Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.
- Psalm 45:13 - In her room, the princess looks glorious. Her gown has gold threads running through it.
- Psalm 149:4 - The Lord takes delight in his people. He awards with victory those who are humble.
- James 1:21 - So get rid of everything that is sinful. Get rid of the evil that is all around us. Don’t be too proud to accept the word that is planted in you. It can save you.
- Ephesians 4:22 - You were taught not to live the way you used to. You must get rid of your old way of life. That’s because it has been made impure by the desire for things that lead you astray.
- Ephesians 4:23 - You were taught to be made new in your thinking.
- Ephesians 4:24 - You were taught to start living a new life. It is created to be truly good and holy, just as God is.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:12 - We belong to the Lord Jesus Christ. So we strongly command people like that to settle down. They have to earn the food they eat.
- Psalm 147:10 - He doesn’t take pleasure in the strength of horses. He doesn’t take delight in the strong legs of warriors.
- Psalm 147:11 - The Lord takes delight in those who have respect for him. They put their hope in his faithful love.
- Psalm 25:9 - He shows those who aren’t proud how to do what is right. He teaches them his ways.
- 2 Timothy 2:25 - They must gently teach those who are against them. Maybe God will give a change of heart to those who are against you. That will lead them to know the truth.
- Luke 11:40 - You foolish people! Didn’t the one who made the outside make the inside also?
- James 3:13 - Is anyone among you wise and understanding? That person should show it by living a good life. A wise person isn’t proud when they do good deeds.
- James 3:14 - But suppose your hearts are jealous and bitter. Suppose you are concerned only about getting ahead. Then don’t brag about it. And don’t say no to the truth.
- James 3:15 - Wisdom like this doesn’t come down from heaven. It belongs to the earth. It doesn’t come from the Holy Spirit. It comes from the devil.
- James 3:16 - Are you jealous? Are you concerned only about getting ahead? Then your life will be a mess. You will be doing all kinds of evil things.
- James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is pure. That’s the most important thing about it. And that’s not all. It also loves peace. It thinks about others. It obeys. It is full of mercy and good fruit. It is fair. It doesn’t pretend to be what it is not.
- Ephesians 4:2 - Don’t be proud at all. Be completely gentle. Be patient. Put up with one another in love.
- 1 Peter 3:15 - But make sure that in your hearts you honor Christ as Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect.
- Isaiah 61:1 - The Spirit of the Lord and King is on me. The Lord has anointed me to announce good news to poor people. He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts have been broken. He has sent me to announce freedom for those who have been captured. He wants me to set prisoners free from their dark cells.
- 2 Corinthians 4:16 - We don’t give up. Our bodies are becoming weaker and weaker. But our spirits are being renewed day by day.
- Matthew 23:26 - Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish. Then the outside will also be clean.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 - And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to.
- Titus 3:2 - Tell them not to speak evil things against anyone. Remind them to live in peace. They must consider the needs of others. They must always be gentle toward everyone.
- Matthew 11:29 - Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.
- 1 Samuel 16:7 - But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider how handsome or tall he is. I have not chosen him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outside of a person. But the Lord looks at what is in the heart.”
- Romans 7:22 - Deep inside me I find joy in God’s law.
- Romans 2:29 - No, a person is a Jew only if they are a Jew on the inside. And true circumcision means that the heart has been circumcised by the Holy Spirit. The person whose heart has been circumcised does more than obey the written law. The praise that matters for that kind of person does not come from other people. It comes from God.
- Colossians 3:12 - You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient.