Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it.
KJV3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 4By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life. 5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. 8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. 9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Short sayings of practical wisdom for everyday life, many attributed to Solomon.
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Every life is knit together by God: fearfully and wonderfully made.
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Children are a heritage from the Lord, a gift and a reward.
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Before you were formed, God already knew you.
For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
Hannah’s words over her baby: for this child I prayed.
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
The priestly blessing: the Lord bless you, keep you and give you peace.