7 Bible Verses about Children, A Blessing
Most Relevant Verses
Like arrows in [the] hand of a warrior, so [are] the children of [one's] youth. Blessed [is] the man who fills his quiver with them. They shall not be put to shame when they speak with enemies at the gate.
The father of the righteous will surely rejoice; he who bears a wise person will be happy with him.
Your wife [will be] like a fruitful vine {within} your house. Your children [will be] like olive shoots about your table.
A child of wisdom will make a father glad, but a {foolish person}, he despises his mother.
Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad, and I will answer him who reproaches me [with] a word.
A man who loves wisdom will make his parents glad, but the friend of prostitutes will squander his wealth.
And bring the fattened calf--kill [it] and let us eat [and] celebrate, because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again! He was lost and is found!' And they began to celebrate.
