7 Bible Verses about Children, A Blessing
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As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate. A Song of Ascents.
The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants, around your table.
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat, and celebrate; for this, my son, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.' They began to celebrate.