When new little feet enter our lives, parents often wonder what the child will bring and become. Fortunately, we can look to the Bible as the map of life.
For instance, Proverbs 10:1 shows us there are two paths in life. Every child grows into either a wise son or a foolish son. A wise child brings joy, while a foolish child can bring sorrow to parents.
There’s no need to overthink the right scriptures to get your children on the right track. Below are 22 beautiful scriptures to read to your kids and help them become aware of God’s will.
22 Beautiful Scriptures to Read to Kids
1. Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV):
“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
2. 3 John 1:4 (ESV):
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
3. Isaiah 54:13 (ESV):
“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.”
4. 1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV):
“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”
5. Proverbs 22:6 (ESV):
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
6. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (ESV):
“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 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.”
7. Psalm 127:3-5 (ESV):
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.”
8. Proverbs 4:1-4 (ESV):
“Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, he taught me and said to me, ‘Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.’”
9. Mark 10:14 (ESV):
“But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”
10. Psalm 8:2 (ESV):
“Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.”
11. Ephesians 6:1-4 (ESV):
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
12. Matthew 18:2-5 (ESV):
“And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.’”
13. Philippians 4:8 (ESV):
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
14. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (ESV):
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
15. Psalm 139:13-14 (ESV):
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”
16. Colossians 3:20 (ESV):
“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.”
17. Psalm 23:1-4 (ESV):
“A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
18. Luke 18:16 (ESV):
“But Jesus called them to him, saying, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.’”
19. Psalm 119:9-11 (ESV):
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
20. Proverbs 1:8-9 (ESV):
“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.”
21: Isaiah 8:18 (ESV):
“Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.”
22. James 1:17 (ESV):
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
Want Wise Kids? Start with These Short Bible Verses
Society may be going south, but we can ensure that our children do not. Introducing them to the Word of God from an early age is one way that we can help them overcome the wicked systems of this world.
Letting their little ears hear God’s Word is all that’s needed to inspire the great faith they need. So, read the Bible to them daily, read it together, and encourage them to read it to you too. The above inspirational Bible verses for kids are a great starting point.
