28 Bible Verses About Children

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; [And] the fruit of the womb is [his] reward.

The verse most often read at a birth.

Also on Bible Verses About Family, Psalm 127:1 — Bible Verses About Family

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

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

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

Frequently quoted as a guarantee; it reads as a proverb, which is a different thing.

Also on Proverbs 22:29 — Bible Verses About Work, Proverbs 22:24 — Bible Verses About Anger, Proverbs 22:24 — Bible Verses About Friendship

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”

But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

Said to adults who were turning children away.

Also on Matthew 19:6 — Bible Verses About Marriage

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Addressed to the children themselves, not to the parents.

Also on Ephesians 6:10 — Bible Verses About Strength, Ephesians 6:1-3 — Bible Verses About Family, Ephesians 6:16 — Bible Verses About Faith

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

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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

The instruction to fathers, two verses later.

Also on Ephesians 6:10 — Bible Verses About Strength, Ephesians 6:1-3 — Bible Verses About Family, Ephesians 6:16 — Bible Verses About Faith

6And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. teach: Heb. whet, or, sharpen

6These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; 7and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.

6And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; 7and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Teaching described as happening in ordinary hours, not lessons.

Also on Bible Verses About Family, Deuteronomy 6:5 — Bible Verses About Love

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.

As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth.

The image continues from verse three.

Also on Psalm 127:1 — Bible Verses About Family, Psalm 127:3 — Bible Verses About Family

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

On the long return of early effort.

Also on Proverbs 29:25 — Bible Verses About Trusting God, Proverbs 29:11 — Bible Verses About Anger

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

Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.

Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.

A short warning about discouragement.

Also on Colossians 3:23 — Inspirational Bible Verses, Colossians 3:15 — Bible Verses About Peace, Colossians 3:23 — Bible Verses About Work

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.

Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

Written by an old man about people he taught.

Also on Bible Verses About Joy, Bible Verses About Family, 3 John 1:2 — Bible Verses About Healing

And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

He took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands on them.

And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.

A physical gesture, recorded rather than explained.

Also on Mark 10:9 — Bible Verses About Marriage

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants, around your table.

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine, In the innermost parts of thy house; Thy children like olive plants, Round about thy table.

A domestic picture, from a song sung on the road.

And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

All your children will be taught by Yahweh; and your children’s peace will be great.

And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

A promise made about children, to their parents.

Also on Isaiah 54:10 — Bible Verses About Peace, Isaiah 54:17 — Bible Verses About Protection

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.

Children`s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

The verse for grandparents.

Also on Bible Verses About Family, Proverbs 17:22 — Bible Verses About Healing, Proverbs 17:22 — Bible Verses About Joy

For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

I prayed for this child; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.

For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

Said by a woman who had waited years.

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb.

For thou didst form my inward parts: Thou didst cover me in my mother`s womb.

Read at births, and at losses.

Also on Psalm 139:14 — Inspirational Bible Verses, Psalm 139:7-8 — Bible Verses About Loneliness

And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me,

And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me:

Welcome treated as a serious act.

Also on Matthew 18:21-22 — Bible Verses About Forgiveness

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Much-argued; note that the subject of the sentence is love.

Also on Proverbs 13:4 — Bible Verses About Work, Proverbs 13:20 — Bible Verses About Friendship, Proverbs 13:10 — Bible Verses About Wisdom

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose today whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh.”

And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.

A household decision stated publicly.

Also on Inspirational Bible Verses, Bible Verses About Family

We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.

We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of Yahweh, his strength, and his wondrous deeds that he has done.

We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, And his strength, and his wondrous works that he hath done.

On what one generation owes the next.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. stature: or, age

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

The only line describing Jesus between twelve and thirty.

Also on Luke 2:10 — Bible Verses About Joy

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

And that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Written to someone taught by his mother and grandmother.

Also on Bible Verses About Wisdom

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.

Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

About children being read by their actions.

Also on Proverbs 20:3 — Bible Verses About Anger

That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, sober: or, wise

that they may train the young wives to love their husbands, to love their children,

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

On older women teaching younger ones.

Also on Bible Verses About Family, Titus 2:13 — Bible Verses About Hope

And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. with...: Heb. to thee

He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”

And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are these with thee? And he said, The children whom God hath graciously given thy servant.

A reunion, and a father's answer to a question.

Also on Bible Verses About Family

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

But Yahweh’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children;

But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children`s children;

Extends the frame past one lifetime.

Also on Bible Verses About Family, Psalm 103:2-3 — Bible Verses About Healing, Psalm 103:8 — Bible Verses About Anger

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:

Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband [also], and he praiseth her, [saying]:

The line children are asked to memorise for their mothers.

Also on Proverbs 31:25 — Inspirational Bible Verses, Proverbs 31:10 — Bible Verses About Family, Proverbs 31:10 — Bible Verses About Marriage

Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

“Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn’t receive me, but him who sent me.”

Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

Ties welcoming a child to something much larger.

Also on Mark 9:24 — Bible Verses About Faith