9 Bible Verses about Good Wives Description

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Whoever findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor from the LORD.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchant's ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a portion to her maidens.read more.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yes, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles to the merchant. Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yes, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.