Proverbs on Parent-Child Relationships
Proverbs 3:11-12
My child, don’t ignore it when the Lord disciplines you, and don’t be discouraged when He corrects you. For the Lord corrects those He loves, just as the father corrects a child in whom he delights.
Proverbs 10:1
A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.
Proverbs 10:5
A wise youth works hard all summer; a youth who sleeps away the hour of opportunity brings shame.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a young mocker refuses to listen.
Proverbs 13:24
If you refuse to discipline your children, it proves you don’t love them; if you love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them.
Proverbs 14:26
Those who fear the Lord are secure; He will be a place of refuge for their children.
Proverbs 15:20
Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.
Proverbs 17:6
Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 17:21
It is painful to be the parent of a fool; there is no joy for the father of a rebel.
Proverbs 19:18
Discipline your children while there is hope. If you don’t, you will ruin their lives.
Proverbs 19:26
Children who mistreat their father or chase away their mother are a public disgrace and an embarrassment.
Proverbs 19:27
If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you have turned your back on knowledge.
Proverbs 20:20
If you curse your father or mother, the lamp of your life will be snuffed out.
Proverbs 22:6
Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.
Proverbs 22:15
A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but discipline will drive it away.
Proverbs 23:13-14
Don’t fail to correct your children. They won’t die if you spank them. Physical discipline may well save them from death.
Proverbs 23:15-16
My child, how I will rejoice if you become wise. Yes, my heart will thrill when you speak what is right and just.
Proverbs 23:22-25
Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother’s experience when she is old. Get the truth and don’t ever sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and discernment. The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure it is to have wise children. So give your parents joy! May she who gave you birth be happy.
Proverbs 27:11
My child, how happy I will be if you turn out to be wise! Then I will be able to answer my critics.
Proverbs 29:15
To discipline and reprimand a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your children, and they will give you happiness and peace of mind.
Proverbs 31:28a
Her [a wife of noble character’s] children stand and bless her.