Scripture Cards: Women

The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

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

Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.

Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.