Bible verses about children
Verses for parents and grandparents to pray over their children, and to share at baptisms and birthdays.
Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
Psalm 127:3
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
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.”
Matthew 19:14
These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; And 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.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4
All your children will be taught by the LORD, and your children’s peace will be great.
Isaiah 54:13
I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.
3 John 1:4
For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
Psalm 139:13-14
He took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
Mark 10:16
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
Proverbs 17:6