Some days a woman needs a verse about strength. Other days she needs comfort, or something for the workday, or a word to sit beside her while she waits for an answer that has not come. That is why this list skips the alphabet and follows the seasons of life, so you can find the one that fits today.
Every verse quoted here comes from the Berean Standard Bible, which is in the public domain. If you want a wider selection, see our Bible verses about strength and Bible verses about love.
Which Bible verses give a woman strength and courage?
When the day feels heavy, these two verses say the same thing: you are not walking alone. The first was spoken to Joshua, the second to a worn-out people, and both have been read for centuries in kitchens, hospitals and waiting rooms.
“Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.”
A third belongs to the woman of Proverbs 31. It pictures strength worn like clothing, and a laugh that looks ahead with calm.
“Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.”
If you want something short to keep close, try Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” You will find more in our list of short Bible verses.
Which verses fit a mom?
Motherhood holds huge joy and huge tiredness, sometimes in the same hour. The Bible speaks warmly about children, and it also describes God with the picture of a mother.
“Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.”
“As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
The first reminds you that a child is a gift, even when the house is a mess. The second comforts the mom who needs comforting too. The third encourages you to keep sowing each day without waiting for quick results. For the second Sunday in May, we have a page just for Mother's Day Bible verses.
Which verse fits a wife?
Marriage is held together by small, repeated things: listening, waiting, saying sorry, staying side by side. One verse in Ecclesiastes speaks right to that.
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”
The passage goes on to say that if one falls, the other lifts up his companion. You can read it aloud with your husband on any ordinary evening. It is a reminder that you are a team, and that one person's tiredness gets carried by the other for a while.
Which verses encourage a single woman?
Being single can be a season you chose, one you hoped for, or one you never expected. In every case, the Bible does not measure a woman's worth by her marital status. These two verses speak about worth and about the desires of the heart.
“I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.”
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
The first invites you to look at yourself with thanks, just as you are today. The second puts the joy of being near God first, and speaks of desires from there. Read all of Psalm 139 when you have ten quiet minutes.
Which verses help at work?
Working in an office, a hospital, a classroom or at home is tiring. These two verses are good for starting the day: one hands the day to God and the other asks that the effort mean something.
“Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.”
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands!”
Many women read them before leaving the house, along with a short morning Bible verse. If you are out of work or going through a hard time on the job, these verses keep you company, and it is wise to talk with people you trust and to seek professional guidance for your situation.
Which verses comfort a woman who is sad?
Sadness has a place in the Bible. The Psalms are full of tears spoken out loud, and God does not scold anyone for them.
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.”
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
For more verses like these, see our lists of Bible verses about grief and Bible verses about hope.
Which verses keep you company while you wait?
Waiting for a pregnancy, a job, a test result, a child's return or an answer from God wears on the heart. The Bible uses the word “wait” often, and almost always ties it to strength.
“Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!”
“But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”
Lamentations 3:25 also fits these days. It says the LORD is good to those who wait for Him. Read it slowly, twice, and let the word “good” stay with you for a moment.
Women of the Bible in one line
The Bible tells the stories of many women. Here are eight, with the passage where you can read each one.
- Ruth: a widow who chose to stay beside her mother-in-law Naomi and went back with her to Bethlehem (Ruth 1:16).
- Esther: a queen who found the courage to speak up for her people in a time of danger (Esther 4:14). Her full account is in the story of Esther.
- Hannah: prayed with tears for a son, and later gave thanks in a song (1 Samuel 1:27 and 2:1).
- Mary: a young woman who answered “May it happen to me according to your word” when the angel brought the news (Luke 1:38).
- Deborah: a prophetess who was judging Israel at that time (Judges 4:4).
- Rebekah: answered “I will go” when she was asked whether she would travel to marry Isaac (Genesis 24:58).
- Martha and Mary: two sisters who welcomed Jesus into their home, one serving and the other listening (Luke 10:38-42).
- The woman of Proverbs 31: a poem that describes a strong, hardworking and wise woman (Proverbs 31:10-31).
Each lived in her own time, with her own tasks and fears. None is a copy of another, and that teaches a lot: the Bible makes room for women of very different temperaments.
How can you read Proverbs 31 without feeling pressure?
Many women run into Proverbs 31 and feel they are being asked to be perfect. It helps to read it slowly. It is a poem, written with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet one after another, that celebrates wisdom in everyday life. It describes someone who works, makes decisions, helps those in need and speaks with kindness.
“A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.”
“Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”
Think of the poem as a portrait made from many lives, a family album with dozens of faces. No woman does all of that in a single day, and nobody asks her to. You can pick one line that fits today, like the strength in verse 25, and leave the rest for another day. Verse 30 puts the center on honoring God and takes the weight off appearance.
Another detail that helps is noticing who is speaking. The opening verses of the chapter say these are words a mother taught her son. The poem began as loving advice at home. It sounds like a talk at the kitchen table.
Quick table: situation and verse
| Your situation | Verse | Core idea |
|---|---|---|
| You need courage | Joshua 1:9 | God goes with you wherever you go |
| You feel worn out | Isaiah 40:31 | Those who wait renew their strength |
| You are a tired mom | Isaiah 66:13 | God comforts like a mother |
| You are caring for your marriage | Ecclesiastes 4:9 | Two are better than one |
| You are single | Psalm 139:14 | You were made with care |
| You are starting the workday | Proverbs 16:3 | Commit your works to the LORD |
| You are sad | Psalm 34:18 | The LORD is near the brokenhearted |
| You are waiting for an answer | Psalm 27:14 | Wait, be strong and courageous |
Short lines to share
These lines are pieces of the same verses, as they read in the Berean Standard Bible. Send them in a text or use them as a status.
- “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13)
- “Strength and honor are her clothing.” (Proverbs 31:25)
- “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18)
- “Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous.” (Psalm 27:14)
- “Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.” (Proverbs 16:3)
A short prayer for you
If you do not know how to begin praying, you can use these words or swap in your own:
How to use these verses through the week
You do not need to read them all today. Pick one, read it aloud in the morning, and come back to it when the day gets hard. Many women jot it on a sticky note and leave it on the mirror, in a planner or on the phone.
Another idea is to choose one verse per week based on what you are living. A packed work week might start with Proverbs 16:3. A week of waiting can be paired with Psalm 27:14. At the end of the week, write a note about what changed in you as you repeated it.
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