14 Bible Verses about The Joy Of Fathers
Most Relevant Verses
The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,
and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,
children, a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the sons born in one’s youth.
Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them.
Such men will never be put to shame
when they speak with their enemies at the city gate.
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house,
your sons, like young olive trees
around your table.
In this very way
the man who fears the Lord
will be blessed.
Solomon’s proverbs:
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of sons is their fathers.
So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
