Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 31

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Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.

Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared]. She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].

She opens and extends her hand to the poor, And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy.

¶An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls. [Prov 12:4; 18:22; 19:14]

Give her of the product of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]. [Phil 4:8]

Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired); Her husband also, and he praises her, saying