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God’s Wisdom concerning CHILDREN from the Book of Proverbs

 

10:1

A wise child brings joy to a father;

a foolish child brings grief to a mother. 

13:1

A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; 

a mocker refuses to listen to correction.

13:24

Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children.

Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.

14:26

Those who fear the Lord are secure;

he will be a refuge for their children.

15:20

Sensible children bring joy to their father;

foolish children despise their mother.

17:6

Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;

parents are the pride of their children.

17:25

Foolish children bring grief to their father

and bitterness to the one who gave them birth.

19:18

Discipline your children while there is hope.

Otherwise you will ruin their lives.

19:26

Children who mistreat their father or chase away their mother

are an embarrassment and a public disgrace.

20:7

The godly walk with integrity;

blessed are their children who follow them.

20:11

Even children are known by the way they act,

whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.

22:6

Direct your children onto the right path,

and when they are older, they will not leave it.

23:13-14

Don’t fail to discipline your children.

They won’t die if you spank them.

Physical discipline

may well save them from death. 

23:24

The father of godly children has cause for joy.

What a pleasure to have children who are wise. 

29:15

To discipline a child produces wisdom,

but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.

29:17

Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind

and will make your heart glad.

29:21

A servant pampered from childhood

will become a rebel.

31:28-29

Her children stand and bless her.

Her husband praises her:

“There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,

but you surpass them all!”

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