45 Inspiring Bible Verses about Beauty
In a world often fixated on outward appearances, these 45 verses remind us that God’s definition of beauty goes beyond the physical. True beauty is found in the heart, in a gentle and quiet spirit, and in reflecting God’s glory. I pray that we remember that we are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of our Creator, and our true beauty lies in reflecting His love and goodness.
Beauty Bible Verses
1. 1 Samuel 16:7
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'”
2. Psalm 45:11
“The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.”
3. Psalm 139:14
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.”
4. Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.”
5. Song of Solomon 4:7
“You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way.”
6. Isaiah 52:7
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!”
7. Isaiah 61:3
“To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.”
8. Ezekiel 16:14
“Your fame soon spread throughout the world because of your beauty. I dressed you in my splendor and perfected your beauty, says the Sovereign Lord.”
9. Matthew 6:28-29
“And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.”
10. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.”
11. 1 Peter 3:3-4
“Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”
12. 1 Samuel 25:3
“This man’s name was Nabal, and his wife, Abigail, was a sensible and beautiful woman. But Nabal, a descendant of Caleb, was crude and mean in all his dealings.”
13. 2 Samuel 11:2
“Late one afternoon, after his midday rest, David got out of bed and was walking on the roof of the palace. As he looked out over the city, he noticed a woman of unusual beauty taking a bath.”
14. 1 Chronicles 16:29
“Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his presence. Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor.”
15. Psalm 27:4
“The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.”
16. Psalm 29:2
“Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.”
17. Psalm 90:17
“And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!”
18. Psalm 96:9
“Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him.”
19. Psalm 145:5
“I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.”
20. Proverbs 4:7
“Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.”
21. Proverbs 31:10
“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.”
22. Song of Solomon 1:15
“You are so utterly beautiful, my love; your eyes are doves.”
23. Song of Solomon 2:10
“My lover said to me, ‘Rise up, my beloved, my fair one, and come away.'”
24. Song of Solomon 4:1
“You are beautiful, my darling, beautiful beyond words. Your eyes are like doves behind your veil. Your hair falls in waves, like a flock of goats winding down the slopes of Gilead.”
25. Song of Solomon 4:7
“You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way.”
26. Song of Solomon 6:4
“You are beautiful, my darling, like the lovely city of Tirzah. Yes, as beautiful as Jerusalem, as majestic as an army with billowing banners.”
27. Isaiah 33:17
“Your eyes will see the king in all his splendor, and you will see a land that stretches into the distance.”
28. Isaiah 52:1
“Wake up, wake up, O Zion! Clothe yourself with strength. Put on your beautiful clothes, O holy city of Jerusalem, for unclean and godless people will enter your gates no longer.”
29. Isaiah 60:1
“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you.”
30. Isaiah 60:19
“No longer will you need the sun to shine by day, nor the moon to give its light by night, for the Lord your God will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.”
31. Ezekiel 16:13-14
“Your clothing was made of fine linen and silk and beautifully embroidered. You ate the finest foods—choice flour, honey, and olive oil—and became more beautiful than ever. You looked like a queen, and so you were! And your fame soon spread throughout the world because of your beauty. I dressed you in my splendor and perfected your beauty, says the Sovereign Lord.”
32. Ezekiel 16:15
“But you thought your fame and beauty were your own. So you gave yourself as a prostitute to every man who came along. Your beauty was theirs for the asking.”
33. Ezekiel 16:16
“You used the lovely things I gave you to make shrines for idols, where you played the prostitute. Unbelievable! How could such a thing ever happen?”
34. Ezekiel 16:17
“You took the very jewels and gold and silver ornaments I had given you and made statues of men and worshipped them. This is adultery against me!”
35. Ezekiel 16:18
“You used the beautifully embroidered clothes I gave you to dress your idols. Then you used my special oil and my incense to worship them.”
36. Ezekiel 16:19
“Imagine it! You set before them as a sacrifice the fine flour, olive oil, and honey I had given you, says the Sovereign Lord.”
37. Ezekiel 16:20
“Then you took your sons and daughters—the children you had borne to me—and sacrificed them to your gods. Was your prostitution not enough?”
38. Ezekiel 16:25
“At every street corner you built your shrines and defiled your beauty, offering your body to every passerby in an endless stream of prostitution.”
39. Ezekiel 27:10
“Men from Persia, Lydia, and Libya served in your great army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls, giving you great honor.”
40. Daniel 1:15
“At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the young men who had been eating the food assigned by the king.”
41. Haggai 2:9
“The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!”
42. Matthew 5:8
“God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.”
43. Romans 12:2
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
44. 1 Corinthians 15:41
“The sun has one kind of glory, while the moon and stars each have another kind. And even the stars differ from each other in their glory.”
45. 1 Peter 2:9
“But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.”
Short Prayer
Dear Father God, we thank You for Your Word that guides us to understand beauty as You see it. Help us to embrace the inner beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit and to recognize the beauty of Your creation in ourselves and others. Let our lives reflect the light of Your glory and goodness. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
