7 Bible Verses about Children, A Blessing
Most Relevant Verses
Sons born during one's youth are like arrows in a warrior's hand. How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate.
The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.
A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let us eat and celebrate, because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again -- he was lost and is found!' So they began to celebrate.
