7 Bible Verses about Children, A Blessing
Most Relevant Verses
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the sons born in one’s youth.
Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them.
Such men will never be put to shame
when they speak with their enemies at the city gate.
The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,
and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house,
your sons, like young olive trees
around your table.
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy,
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
Then bring the fattened calf and slaughter it, and let’s celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
