Bible Verses About Children

Scripture to read with kids and pray over them.

10 verses to read with kids and pray over them, in the King James Version. Tap Copy to send one to a friend, or print the page for your fridge, journal or small group.

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

Psalm 127:3 (KJV)

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

Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

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

Matthew 19:14 (KJV)

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

Mark 10:16 (KJV)

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Psalm 139:14 (KJV)

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

Ephesians 6:1 (KJV)

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

3 John 1:4 (KJV)

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

Isaiah 54:13 (KJV)

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And 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.

Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (KJV)

How to use these verses this week

Pick one. Choose the verse that hits closest to what you are facing today.
Write it down. Put it on your phone’s lock screen or a sticky note where you’ll see it.
Pray it back. Turn the verse into a sentence to God in your own words.
Learn it by heart. Our free memory verse flashcards make it easier.

Questions

What is the best Bible verse about children?

Many people turn to Psalm 127:3: “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD : and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”

Which translation are these verses?

King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States, so you can copy, print and share them freely.