“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30
Bible Verses About Being Beautiful
Genesis 1:27 – Each person is made in God’s image.
“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
Psalm 139:14 – We are wonderfully made.
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:14
1 Peter 3:3-4 – True beauty comes from within.
“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
Proverbs 31:30 – The beauty of character is what matters.
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30
Song of Solomon 4:7 – You are beautiful inside and out.
“You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.” – Song of Solomon 4:7
Isaiah 61:3 – God gives us beauty for ashes.
“…to grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.” – Isaiah 61:3
1 Samuel 16:7 – God looks at the heart.
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.'” – 1 Samuel 16:7
Matthew 5:14 – You are the light of the world.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
John 7:24 – Judge rightly.
“Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” – John 7:24
Galatians 5:22-23 – A beautiful spirit shows fruits of the Spirit.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23
Psalm 90:17 – God’s beauty shines upon us.
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.” – Psalm 90:17
2 Corinthians 4:16 – Inner beauty renews.
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” – 2 Corinthians 4:16
1 John 4:7 – Love reflects beauty.
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.” – 1 John 4:7
Colossians 3:12 – Clothe yourselves with compassion.
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
Hebrews 10:24 – Encourage one another.
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24
Ecclesiastes 3:11 – Beauty is timeless.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11
Proverbs 3:15 – Wisdom is more precious than jewels.
“She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” – Proverbs 3:15
John 10:10 – Jesus came to give us abundant life.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10
Philippians 4:8 – Focus on what is lovely.
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8
Isaiah 40:31 – Renewed strength and beauty.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Psalm 148:13 – God’s name is beautiful.
“Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.” – Psalm 148:13
Isaiah 53:2 – Jesus’ physical appearance was not noteworthy.
“He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.” – Isaiah 53:2
Matthew 6:28-29 – God’s creation is beautiful.
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” – Matthew 6:28-29
Romans 12:2 – Transform into something beautiful.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2
Titus 2:3-5 – Older women teach younger ones beauty in behavior.
“Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.” – Titus 2:3-5
Proverbs 15:13 – A joyful heart brings beauty.
“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” – Proverbs 15:13
2 Peter 1:5-8 – Add to your faith various virtues.
“For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge…” – 2 Peter 1:5-8
Job 40:10 – God’s beauty in creation.
“Adorn yourself with grandeur and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and majesty.” – Job 40:10
Final Thoughts
When we look at beauty through the lens of the Bible, we see that it goes way beyond what the eyes can see. True beauty is about what lies within us, like our character, kindness, and love for others. As we’ve explored these verses, it’s clear that our worth isn’t determined by our outward appearance, but by our relationship with God and how we treat one another. Each of us is beautifully made, reflecting God’s image, and that’s something to celebrate.
We should inspire each other with our inner beauty, shining God’s love through our actions. Let’s remember to encourage those around us about their beauty and worth. It’s a beautiful reminder that we are all made intentionally by God.
If you’re interested in more inspirational Bible verses, feel free to explore topics like Jesus’ sacrifice or singing and dancing. There’s a lot of wisdom and beauty in God’s Word waiting for you!