14 Bible Verses about The Joy Of Fathers
Most Relevant Verses
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who sires a wise child will have joy in him.
Behold, children are a heritage and gift from the Lord,
The fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
How blessed [happy and fortunate] is the man whose quiver is filled with them;
They will not be ashamed
When they speak with their enemies [in gatherings] at the [city] gate.
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
Within the innermost part of your house;
Your children will be like olive plants
Around your table.
Behold, for so shall the man be blessed and divinely favored
Who fears the Lord [and worships Him with obedience].
The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful,
But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
Grandchildren are the crown of aged men,
And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives].
Therefore, my fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.
Let your father and your mother be glad,
And let her who gave birth to you rejoice [in your wise and godly choices].
Your father Abraham [greatly] rejoiced to see My day (My incarnation). He saw it and was delighted.”
I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living [their lives] in the truth.
Do not be afraid and anxious, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
