27 Bible Verses About Women (NIV & KJV)

Throughout Scripture, women stand at the center of God's unfolding story. They appear as prophets and leaders, mothers and missionaries, the faithful at the cross and the first to proclaim the empty tomb. The Bible never treats women as an afterthought; it honors their courage, wisdom, worth, and faith.

These Bible verses about women gather Scripture's celebration of a woman's strength, dignity, and place in God's kingdom. They are for women seeking encouragement in their identity, for those who want to honor the women in their lives, and for anyone who longs to see how highly God values His daughters.

From the virtuous woman of Proverbs to the bold faith of women in the Gospels, let these verses remind every woman that she is created in God's image, deeply loved, and called to a life of beauty that begins in the heart.

👑 The Worth of a Woman

Scripture roots a woman's value in godly character.

“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”— Proverbs 31:10 (NIV)“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”— Proverbs 31:10 (KJV)

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”— Proverbs 31:30 (NIV)“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”— Proverbs 31:30 (KJV)

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”— Proverbs 31:25 (NIV)“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”— Proverbs 31:25 (KJV)

“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”— Proverbs 31:26 (NIV)“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”— Proverbs 31:26 (KJV)

“A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.”— Proverbs 11:16 (NIV)“A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.”— Proverbs 11:16 (KJV)

🌿 Created in God's Image

From the beginning, woman was made with dignity and purpose.

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”— Genesis 1:27 (NIV)“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”— Genesis 1:27 (KJV)

“The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.””— Genesis 2:18 (NIV)“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”— Genesis 2:18 (KJV)

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”— Galatians 3:28 (NIV)“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 (KJV)

“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”— 1 Peter 3:7 (NIV)“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”— 1 Peter 3:7 (KJV)

💎 Inner Beauty Before God

The Bible prizes the heart above outward adornment.

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 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.”— 1 Peter 3:3-4 (NIV)“Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 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.”— 1 Peter 3:3-4 (KJV)

“Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.”— Proverbs 11:22 (NIV)“As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.”— Proverbs 11:22 (KJV)

“I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,”— 1 Timothy 2:9 (NIV)“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;”— 1 Timothy 2:9 (KJV)

“but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.”— 1 Timothy 2:10 (NIV)“But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.”— 1 Timothy 2:10 (KJV)

🛡️ Women of Strength and Faith

Scripture celebrates the boldness of faithful women.

““Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.””— Proverbs 31:29 (NIV)“Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.”— Proverbs 31:29 (KJV)

“She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.”— Proverbs 31:17 (NIV)“She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.”— Proverbs 31:17 (KJV)

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!””— Luke 1:45 (NIV)“And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”— Luke 1:45 (KJV)

“And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,”— Luke 1:46-47 (NIV)“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.”— Luke 1:46-47 (KJV)

“But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.”— Ruth 1:16 (NIV)“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:”— Ruth 1:16 (KJV)

❤️ Honored and Loved by God

The Lord cares tenderly for His daughters.

“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.”— Proverbs 18:22 (NIV)“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”— Proverbs 18:22 (KJV)

“Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.”— Proverbs 19:14 (NIV)“House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.”— Proverbs 19:14 (KJV)

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:”— Proverbs 31:28 (NIV)“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”— Proverbs 31:28 (KJV)

“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.””— 1 Peter 5:5 (NIV)“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”— 1 Peter 5:5 (KJV)

““And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.”— Joel 2:28 (NIV)“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:”— Joel 2:28 (KJV)

“She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.”— Proverbs 31:18 (NIV)“She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.”— Proverbs 31:18 (KJV)

What Does the Bible Say About Women?

The Bible affirms that women are created in the image of God, equal in worth and dignity, and beloved as heirs together with men of the grace of life. Far from diminishing women, Scripture celebrates their strength, wisdom, and faith. The Proverbs 31 woman is praised for her industry, kindness, and reverence for God, and her value is declared far above rubies. The New Testament teaches that in Christ there is neither male nor female, for all are one in Him.

Scripture also reorders how worth is measured. It honors a meek and quiet spirit, character, and the fear of the Lord above outward beauty or status. From Ruth's loyalty to Mary's faith, the Bible preserves the stories of women through whom God accomplished great things, reminding every woman that her true value rests in being known and loved by her Creator.

For more encouragement in faith and identity, explore our Bible verses about mothers, Bible verses about strength, and Bible verses about identity.