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 son will be glad in him.
Behold, children are a gift of the Lord,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;
They will not be ashamed
When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
Within your house,
Your children like olive plants
Around your table.
Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed
Who fears the Lord.
The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.
He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
And the glory of sons is their fathers.
Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
Let your father and your mother be glad,
And let her rejoice who gave birth to you.
I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.
