16 Bible Verses about Being A Dad

Happy is the man that has his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

And, you fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

Like as a father pities his children, so the LORD pities them that fear him.

Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that has his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begets a wise child shall have joy in him.

My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

He that walks uprightly walks securely: but he that perverts his ways shall be known.

He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Hearken unto your father that begat you, and despise not your mother when she is old.

My son, hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother:

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.