Proverbs 22:6

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

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  • Eph 6:4 : 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
  • 2 Tim 3:15 : 15 And from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
  • Gen 18:19 : 19 For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the LORD will bring about for Abraham what He has promised him.
  • Deut 6:7 : 7 Teach them diligently to your children, and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.
  • Ps 78:3-6 : 3 Things we have heard and known, which our ancestors have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, but will tell the next generation the praises of the Lord, His strength, and the wonders He has done. 5 He established a testimony in Jacob and set a law in Israel, which He commanded our ancestors to teach their children, 6 so that the next generation would know them—children yet to be born—and in turn they would rise and tell their children,
  • Deut 4:9 : 9 Only be careful and guard your soul diligently, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
  • 1 Sam 1:28 : 28 Now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.' And they worshiped the LORD there.
  • 1 Sam 12:2-3 : 2 Now here is the king walking before you, but I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from my youth until this day. 3 Here I am. Testify against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I defrauded or oppressed? From whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes to wrongdoing? If so, I will restore it to you.
  • 1 Sam 2:26 : 26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with people.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Eph 6:1-4
    4 verses
    79%

    1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.

    2"Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise),

    3so that it may go well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.

    4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

  • Prov 1:8
    79%

    8Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching,

  • Prov 6:20-22
    3 verses
    78%

    20My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

    21Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck.

    22When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you wake, they will speak to you.

  • Prov 22:15
    78%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

  • Deut 6:7
    78%

    7Teach them diligently to your children, and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.

  • Prov 22:5
    77%

    5Thorns and snares are in the path of the crooked; whoever guards their soul will stay far from them.

  • Prov 19:18
    77%

    18Discipline your son while there is hope, and do not desire his death.

  • Prov 23:13-14
    2 verses
    77%

    13Do not withhold discipline from a child; though you strike him with the rod, he will not die.

    14You shall strike him with the rod and deliver his soul from Sheol.

  • Prov 23:22
    76%

    22Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

  • Prov 17:6
    76%

    6Children’s children are the crown of the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

  • Prov 29:15
    76%

    15The rod of correction and discipline impart wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

  • Prov 4:11
    75%

    11I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have guided you along straight paths.

  • Deut 21:18-19
    2 verses
    75%

    18If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father or mother, and they discipline him but he will not listen to them,

    19his father and mother are to take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his city.

  • Prov 29:17
    75%

    17Discipline your son, and he will bring you peace; he will give delight to your soul.

  • Prov 1:15
    74%

    15My son, do not walk in the way with them; keep your foot away from their paths,

  • Prov 29:21
    74%

    21If a servant is pampered from youth, in the end he will cause grief.

  • Prov 23:19
    74%

    19Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right path.

  • Deut 11:19
    74%

    19Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

  • Prov 5:7
    74%

    7Now, my children, listen to me, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 22:7
    74%

    7The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

  • Prov 8:32
    74%

    32Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

  • Prov 13:24
    74%

    24Whoever spares the rod hates their child, but the one who loves their child is diligent to discipline them.

  • Prov 4:20
    73%

    20My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

  • Deut 8:5
    73%

    5Know then in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.

  • Prov 23:26
    73%

    26My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.

  • Prov 23:24
    73%

    24The father of a righteous child will greatly rejoice; a man who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

  • Prov 19:26-27
    2 verses
    73%

    26Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

    27Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 3:11
    73%

    11My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not be weary of His reproof.

  • Prov 4:1-2
    2 verses
    73%

    1Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father; pay attention so you may gain understanding.

    2For I give you good teaching; do not abandon my instruction.

  • Prov 13:22
    73%

    22A good person leaves an inheritance for their grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.

  • Prov 20:11
    73%

    11Even a young person is known by their actions—whether their conduct is pure and upright.

  • Ps 78:6
    73%

    6so that the next generation would know them—children yet to be born—and in turn they would rise and tell their children,

  • Prov 7:1
    73%

    1My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments with you.

  • Prov 15:20
    72%

    20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

  • Prov 3:6
    72%

    6In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

  • Eccl 4:13
    72%

    13Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.

  • Isa 7:16
    72%

    16For before the boy knows to reject what is wrong and choose what is right, the land of the two kings you dread will be laid waste.

  • Prov 2:20
    72%

    20So you will walk in the way of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous.

  • Prov 3:1
    72%

    1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments.

  • Col 3:21
    72%

    21Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they won’t become discouraged.