This list gives you King James Version Bible verses about children, arranged by the situations parents, grandparents, teachers and caregivers meet most often: the wonder of a new baby, the worry of a hard season, the daily work of teaching and training, and the blessing of praying over the little ones in your care. Each verse is shown in the KJV, with a short reflection on how it applies to real life with children. These passages share a common thread: children are a gift from God, they are precious in his sight, and the adults around them are called to love, teach and entrust them to his keeping.
Verses for Wonder at the Gift of Children
Before any question about discipline or schooling, Scripture starts with gratitude. These passages remind you that children are received from the Lord, not merely produced by human effort, and that each life carries a value that does not depend on how well it performs.
Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD : and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
(KJV)
The psalmist calls children a heritage and a reward, which means they are more than a responsibility to manage. On a tired evening, when the house is loud and the laundry is piled high, take one minute to name one specific child you are thankful for and tell God so.
Psalm 139:13-14
13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
(KJV)
These verses say that God knit each child together in the womb with deliberate care. When a child seems awkward, anxious or unlike anyone else in the family, remember that the same Creator designed them with intention. Speak one true thing about how they were made, and let them hear it from you.
Mark 10:14
But when Jesus saw it , he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
(KJV)
Jesus rebukes his disciples for turning children away and invites them to come. Think about how your home or classroom makes room for children to approach you with questions, tears and small discoveries. Let your welcome match his.
Verses for Hard Days and Anxious Nights
Children bring fears, sickness, failures and sorrows, and parents often carry worry they cannot fully name. These passages speak to the sleepless hours and the moments when you feel helpless to protect a child from what is coming.
Isaiah 40:11
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
(KJV)
Isaiah pictures the Lord as a shepherd who gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close. When a child is struggling, picture yourself placing them in that same gentle embrace. Then, as you tuck them in, hold them a little longer and pray the image over them.
Matthew 18:10
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
(KJV)
Jesus warns against despising the little ones because their angels continually behold the face of the Father. This verse can steady a worried heart: your child is seen and known by God. Write it on an index card and place it where you will see it during a long afternoon.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
(KJV)
This proverb speaks of training a child in the way he should go, a promise that shapes long-term hope. It does not guarantee every outcome, but it anchors your daily faithfulness. When you feel discouraged about a child’s choices, return to this verse and ask God for the patience to keep showing up.
Verses for Teaching and Training Little Ones
Guiding children is a daily practice of instruction, correction and example. These verses describe how God’s word is meant to shape a child’s mind and heart, through ordinary conversations at home and quiet modeling in everyday routines.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
(KJV)
Moses tells the people to teach God’s commands diligently to their children, speaking of them at home and on the road. Look for the ordinary moments, such as the drive to school or bedtime prayers, where you can talk about who God is and what he asks of us.
Ephesians 6:4
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
(KJV)
Paul cautions fathers not to provoke their children to anger but to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Before you correct a child, pause and ask whether your tone is building them up or simply venting your own frustration.
2 Timothy 3:15
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
(KJV)
Paul reminds Timothy that from childhood he had known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make us wise unto salvation. Set aside a regular time to read a short Bible story with your children. Let the habit begin young so the words become familiar friends.
Verses for Praying Over the Children You Love
Prayer is one of the most lasting gifts you can give a child. These passages show Jesus and the early church bringing little ones before God, and they invite you to do the same with your own children and the children around you.
Luke 18:16
But Jesus called them unto him , and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
(KJV)
Jesus calls the children to himself and says that the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Bring each child’s name before God in prayer this week. Name one thing you are trusting him for in that child’s life.
Isaiah 54:13
And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD ; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
(KJV)
Isaiah promises that all your children shall be taught of the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. Pray this verse aloud over your children at breakfast. Ask God to be their teacher in matters you cannot reach.
Psalm 103:13
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
(KJV)
The psalmist says the Lord pities those who fear him as a father pities his children. When you see a child’s weakness, let this verse soften your response. Offer grace in the moment and then thank God that he has even more tenderness than you do.
How to Use These Verses
Write a few of these verses on cards, sticky notes or a chalkboard in the kitchen. Place them where children will see them, such as on a bedroom door, a lunchbox lid or the bathroom mirror. Children often remember words they have seen repeated many times, and the verses become a shared vocabulary for your family.
Choose one verse for each week and read it at the start of a meal or at bedtime. Ask the children what they think it means, and listen to their answers. Then pray the verse together, using the child’s own words. Over time this rhythm builds faith that is practiced, not merely taught.
A Short Prayer for Children
Lord, thank you for the children you have entrusted to our care. Thank you that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, and that you know each of them by name. Forgive us for the times we have been impatient, distracted or harsh, and give us gentle hearts that reflect your own. Shepherd these little ones when we cannot be with them, and go before them into every school day, friendship and season ahead. Teach them your ways and draw them close to you all their days. Amen.
