Here are 30 verses that speak about wisdom and the characteristics of a wise woman:
- Proverbs 14:1:
“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.”
- Proverbs 31:26:
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
- Proverbs 31:30:
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
- Proverbs 31:25:
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
- Proverbs 31:10:
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”
- Proverbs 31:27:
“She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
- Proverbs 31:28:
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”
- Proverbs 31:29:
“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
- Proverbs 31:23:
“Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.”
- Proverbs 31:17:
“She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.”
- Proverbs 31:15:
“She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.”
- Proverbs 31:20:
“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.”
- Proverbs 31:11:
“Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.”
- Proverbs 31:21:
“When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.”
- Proverbs 31:22:
“She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.”
- Proverbs 31:24:
“She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.”
- Proverbs 31:18:
“She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.”
- Proverbs 31:19:
“In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.”
- Proverbs 31:16:
“She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.”
- Proverbs 31:12:
“She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.”
- Proverbs 9:10:
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
- Proverbs 10:31:
“From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced.”
- Proverbs 15:33:
“Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.”
- Proverbs 19:20:
“Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.”
- Proverbs 20:15:
“Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.”
- Proverbs 23:23:
“Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.”
- Proverbs 24:3:
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;”
- Proverbs 31:13:
“She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.”
- Proverbs 31:14:
“She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.”
- Proverbs 31:28-29:
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.’”
These verses highlight the qualities of a wise and virtuous woman as described in the book of Proverbs.
