Children are a precious gift from God, and His Word gives parents powerful Scriptures to pray over their lives, character, future and spiritual growth. Whether you are praying for your children’s protection, education, wisdom, obedience, health, friendships, purpose or relationship with God, these KJV Bible verses provide a strong biblical foundation for covering them in prayer.
Below are 40 Bible verses for children, carefully selected for prayer, meditation, encouragement and spiritual growth.
1. Psalm 127:3
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
2. Psalm 127:4
“As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.”
3. Psalm 127:5
“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.”
4. Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
5. Proverbs 20:11
“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.”
6. Proverbs 23:24
“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”
7. Proverbs 29:17
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
8. Isaiah 54:13
“And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”
9. Isaiah 44:3
“For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:”
10. Isaiah 59:21
“As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed’s seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.”
11. Deuteronomy 6:6
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”
12. Deuteronomy 6:7
“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.”
13. Deuteronomy 31:8
“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
14. Joshua 1:9
“Have 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.”
15. 1 Samuel 1:27
“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:”
16. 1 Samuel 1:28
“Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.”
17. Psalm 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
18. Psalm 91:4
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
19. Psalm 91:11
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
20. Psalm 103:17
“But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;”
21. Psalm 112:1
“Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”
22. Psalm 112:2
“His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.”
23. Psalm 119:9
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
24. Psalm 119:11
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
25. Psalm 121:7
“The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
26. Psalm 121:8
“The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”
27. Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
28. Proverbs 3:6
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
29. Matthew 19:14
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
30. 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.”
31. Luke 2:52
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
32. Ephesians 6:1
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
33. Ephesians 6:2
“Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;”
34. Colossians 3:20
“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”
35. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
36. 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.”
37. 3 John 1:4
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”
38. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
39. Proverbs 16:9
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
40. Numbers 6:24–26
“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.”
How to Pray These Bible Verses for Your Children
Don’t simply read these Scriptures—turn them into personal prayers over your children’s lives.
You can pray:
“Father, in the name of Jesus, I commit my children into Your hands. Let Your presence rest upon them and let Your Word guide their lives. Protect them wherever they go and preserve them from evil. Give them wisdom, understanding, good character and a heart that loves You. Let them grow in wisdom, stature and favour with God and with people. Guard their friendships, decisions, education and future. Let no evil purpose prevail against them. Establish Your covenant upon their lives and let them fulfil the purpose for which You created them. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”
Scriptures to Pray According to Your Need
- For children’s protection: Psalm 91:1–11; Psalm 121:7–8
- For children’s wisdom: Proverbs 3:5–6; Luke 2:52
- For children’s spiritual growth: 2 Timothy 3:15
- For children’s peace: Isaiah 54:13
- For children’s obedience: Ephesians 6:1–2
- For children’s future: Proverbs 16:9
- For God’s blessing upon children: Psalm 112:2
- For children to walk in truth: 3 John 1:4
- For children’s courage: Joshua 1:9
- For children to know Christ: Matthew 19:14
Final Encouragement
Your children are not merely your responsibility—they are a heritage from the Lord.
Pray for them.
Teach them God’s Word.
Speak life over them.
Correct them with wisdom.
Cover them in prayer.
And never underestimate what God can do through a child whose heart has been planted in His truth.
“And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.” — Isaiah 54:13
There may be things about your children’s future that you cannot see, but God already knows the path ahead.
You cannot follow them everywhere.
You cannot control every influence they encounter.
You cannot make every decision for them.
But you can pray.
You can teach them God’s Word.
You can model faith before them.
You can commit their future into the hands of the One who knows them completely.
May the Lord preserve your children, surround them with His presence, give them wisdom beyond their years, protect them from evil, establish them in righteousness and cause them to grow in wisdom, stature and favour. May they become mighty instruments in the hands of God and may His purpose for their lives be fulfilled. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
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