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Bible Verses About Sons

12 Bible verses about sons, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.

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Psalm 127:3-5

KJVLo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
WEBBehold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won’t be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.
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John 3:16

KJVFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
WEBFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only born Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
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Romans 8:14

KJVFor as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
WEBFor as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God.
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Proverbs 22:6

KJVTrain up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
WEBTrain up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
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Proverbs 15:20

KJVA wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
WEBA wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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Proverbs 23:24

KJVThe father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
WEBThe father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
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Proverbs 23:22

KJVHearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
WEBListen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
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Proverbs 23:15

KJVMy son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
WEBMy son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine.
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Ephesians 6:4

KJVAnd, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
WEBYou fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
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Joshua 1:9

KJVHave not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
WEBHaven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
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Matthew 15:4

KJVFor God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.
WEBFor God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’
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3 John 1:4

KJVI have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
WEBI have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.
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