Being a wife is a beautiful and sacred role, filled with opportunities to reflect love, grace, and wisdom.
These 50 Bible verses provide guidance on how to be a good wife, honoring Yahweh and nurturing a strong, loving marriage.
Whether you’re seeking encouragement or practical advice, these scriptures will inspire you to grow in faith, love, and devotion.
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Verses on Love and Respect as a Wife
Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to Yahweh. Ephesians 5:22
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. Proverbs 31:11
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12
Let the wife see that she respects her husband. Ephesians 5:33
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1 Corinthians 13:4
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
A wife should fulfill her marital duty to her husband. 1 Corinthians 7:3
Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the husband of your youth. Proverbs 5:18
Verses on Wisdom and Strength as a Wife
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Proverbs 14:1
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. Proverbs 31:17
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Proverbs 31:27
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Proverbs 31:28
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears Yahweh is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 14:1
The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. Proverbs 31:11
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. Proverbs 31:26
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Verses on Faithfulness and Devotion as a Wife
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for Yahweh will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Hebrews 13:4
The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife. 1 Corinthians 7:4
A loving doe, a graceful deer—may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love. Proverbs 5:19
Rejoice in the wife of your youth. Proverbs 5:18
The unfaithful wife destroys her household, but the wise and faithful wife builds it up. Proverbs 14:1
A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. Proverbs 12:4
The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands. Proverbs 14:1
A faithful wife is a gift from Yahweh, a reflection of His love and grace. Proverbs 18:22
She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12
Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land. Proverbs 31:23
Verses on Kindness and Gentleness as a Wife
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. Proverbs 31:26
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Yahshua Yahweh forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
The unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in Yahweh’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4
Let your gentleness be evident to all. Yahweh is near. Philippians 4:5
A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Proverbs 11:16
Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Proverbs 21:9
A quarrelsome wife is like the dripping of a leaky roof in a rainstorm. Proverbs 19:13
A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 14:1
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Proverbs 31:28
Verses on Trusting Yahweh as a Wife
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears Yahweh is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
Commit to Yahweh whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
And my Yahweh will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Yahshua. Philippians 4:19
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
For I know the plans I have for you, declares Yahweh, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
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