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Bible Quotes About Poetry

27 Scripture verses about poetry from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Discover 27 Bible verses about poetry. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on poetry, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

27
Total Verses
24
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Poetry

  1. Exodus 15:1 — “Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
  2. Exodus 15:21 — “And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
  3. Proverbs 31:10 — “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
  4. Proverbs 31:11 — “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
  5. Proverbs 31:12 — “She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
  6. Proverbs 31:13 — “She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
  7. Proverbs 31:14 — “She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
  8. Proverbs 31:15 — “She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
  9. Proverbs 31:16 — “She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. buyeth: Heb. taketh
  10. Proverbs 31:17 — “She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

Subtopics of Poetry

ACROSTIC
DIDACTIC
Moses' song
ELEGY
Upon the death of Saul
Upon the death of Abner
EPIC
Miriam' s song
Song of Deborah
LYRICS, SACRED
Moses' and Miriam' s songs
Hannah' s song
The song
Of Elizabeth
Of Mary
Of Zacharias
The Psalms, which see
Acrostic

Old Testament Quotes About Poetry (24)

Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. buyeth: Heb. taketh
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: Heb. She tasteth
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She: Heb. She spreadeth
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. scarlet: or, double garments
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 unto the merchant.
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. have: or, have gotten riches
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

New Testament Quotes About Poetry (3)

And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people ,

Frequently Asked Questions About Poetry in the Bible

What does the Bible say about poetry?
The Bible contains 27 verses about poetry, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding poetry through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about poetry?
There are 27 Bible verses about poetry in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about poetry?
While many verses address poetry, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of poetry you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about poetry?
Poetry is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 27 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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