30+ Scriptures About a Virtuous Woman

Published May 26, 2023

As a Christian, the first thing that comes to mind when we hear “virtuous woman” are the words in Proverbs 31. This particular chapter enumerates the traits that a Godly woman should have.

But if you read the entire chapter, you’ll realize that it can be a lot to live up to. I mean, it’s hard enough being a woman. Having 21 verses telling you how exactly you should conduct yourself seems to be pushing it. Besides, these were written thousands of years ago. Surely, this doesn’t apply to us modern women anymore?

Well, yes, it’s ancient. But that doesn’t we can’t learn a thing or two from it. In fact, if you really reflect on the Scriptures about virtuous women, you’ll realize that many of them still apply to our generation. 

It’s true that a virtuous woman, by Biblical standards, is someone who is obedient and subservient. But the Bible also says that a godly woman is strong, wise, provides for her family, and helps the poor. I don’t know about you but that sounds like a modern woman to me.

So if you’re trying to learn more about how to become a woman of God, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular scriptures about a virtuous woman.

Proverbs About a Virtuous Woman

1. 1. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed. – Proverbs 3:15-18
   2. The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down. – Proverbs 14:1
   3. A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches. – Proverbs 11:16
   4. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. – Proverbs 31:26
   5. It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. – Proverbs 21:9
   6. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. – Proverbs 31:25
   7. An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. – Proverbs 31:10
   8. It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman. – Proverbs 21:19
   9. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. – Proverbs 31:30-31
   10. A virtuous woman is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. – Proverbs 12:4
   11. A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. – Proverbs 19:13
   12. He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. – Proverbs 18:22
   13. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. – Proverbs 31:8-9
   14. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. – Proverbs 31:11-22
   15. For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. – Proverbs 8:11