Dear brothers and sisters,
When we speak of a wise woman, we reflect on the divine wisdom that God grants to those who seek Him earnestly. A wise woman is not just learned in worldly matters but is deeply rooted in spiritual understanding and godly fear. She builds her home with wisdom, nurtures her family in love, and guides her household with prudence.
In the Bible, we see many examples of wise women who made significant impacts. Consider Abigail, who with her wisdom and quick thinking, averted disaster and demonstrated the power of a gentle and prudent spirit. Her actions saved her household and showed the strength of a woman who places her trust in God.
Another example is the Proverbs 31 woman, who is celebrated for her virtue, industriousness, and fear of the Lord. She rises early, works with willing hands, and manages her household with care. Her wisdom is evident in the way she speaks with kindness and teaches with love. She is a pillar of strength and dignity, and her family rises to call her blessed.
A wise woman also knows the importance of prayer and seeking God’s guidance in every aspect of life. She understands that true wisdom comes from God alone. Her heart is set on His word, and she meditates on it day and night, allowing it to illuminate her path.
Dear friend, a wise woman is compassionate and generous, always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. Her wisdom is not just for herself but is shared with others, bringing light and encouragement to those around her. She listens more than she speaks, and when she does speak, her words bring healing and hope.
A wise woman remains humble, knowing that her wisdom is a gift from God. She does not boast but gives glory to God for all her understanding and insight. Her life is a testament to the power of living in close relationship with God, and her example inspires others to seek His wisdom.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about a wise woman.
“A gracious woman retaineth honour: strong men retain riches”
— Proverbs 11:16
“A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones”
— Proverbs 12:4
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed”
— Proverbs 13:20
“Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands”
— Proverbs 14:1
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver”
— Proverbs 16:16
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge”
— Proverbs 18:15
“House riches are the inheritance of fathers: a prudent wife is from the Lord”
— Proverbs 19:14
“Buy the truth, sell it not; also wisdom, instruction, understanding”
— Proverbs 23:23
“So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, thy expectation shall not be cut off”
— Proverbs 24:14
“As an earring of gold, an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear”
— Proverbs 25:12
“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge understanding”
— Proverbs 2:6
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies”
— Proverbs 31:10
“She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar”
— Proverbs 31:14
“She considereth a field, buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyardShe girdeth her loins with strength, strengtheneth her armsShe perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night”
— Proverbs 31:16-18
“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy”
— Proverbs 31:20
“She maketh fine linen, selleth it; delivereth girdles unto the merchantStrength honour are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to comeShe openeth her mouth with wisdom; in her tongue is the law of kindness”
— Proverbs 31:24-26
“Favour is deceitful, beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord , she shall be praisedGive her of the fruit of her hands; let her own works praise her in the gates”
— Proverbs 31:30-31
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, the man that getteth understandingFor the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, the gain thereof than fine goldShe is more precious than rubies: all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto herLength of days is in her right hand; in her left hand riches honourHer ways are ways of pleasantness, all her paths are peaceShe is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: happy is every one that retaineth her”
— Proverbs 3:13-18
“Doth not wisdom cry? understanding put forth her voice?She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths”
— Proverbs 8:1-2
“Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillarsShe hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her tableShe hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the cityWhoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to himCome, eat of my bread, drink of the wine which I have mingledForsake the foolish, live; go in the way of understanding”
— Proverbs 9:1-6
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good thingsThat they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their childrenTo be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed”
— Titus 2:3-5
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the LordFor the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: he is the saviour of the bodyTherefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing”
— Ephesians 5:22-24
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord”
— Colossians 3:18
“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”
— Ruth 3:11
“If the iron be blunt, he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct”
— Ecclesiastes 10:10
“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city”
— Ecclesiastes 7:19
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy”
— James 3:17
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroomAnd five of them were wise, five were foolishThey that were foolish took their lamps, took no oil with themBut the wise took oil in their vessels with their lampsWhile the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered sleptAnd at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet himThen all those virgins arose, trimmed their lampsAnd the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone outBut the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us you: but go ye rather to them that sell, buy for yourselvesAnd while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: the door was shutAfterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to usBut he answered said, Verily I say unto you, I know you notWatch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh”
— Matthew 25:1-13
“Blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord”
— Luke 1:45
“A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul”
— Acts 16:14
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things”
— Philippians 4:8
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus”
— Galatians 3:28
“I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at CenchreaThat ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, of myself also”
— Romans 16:1-2