105 Bible Verses to Bless Parents

My parents, just like me, are human. They have their strengths and weaknesses. We've been through a lot together over the years, some good times, some tough ones. But something that's always stuck with me is the commandment to honor my parents. It's something God calls us all to do.

God wants us to follow His commandments, no matter what. Even if my relationship with my parents hasn't always been easy, He still calls me to honor them. That's why I'm trying to make it a point to pray for them, not just for their own needs and relationship with God, but also for my relationship with them.

It's a powerful thing, that commandment. "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12). It's a reminder to bless them and to always look for ways to do good in their lives.

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord.

You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the Lord.

Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

“Honor your father and your mother, that you may live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving to you.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.

“‘If anyone curses his father and mother he must be put to death. He has cursed his father and mother; his blood guilt is on himself.

Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.

Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.I will guide you in the way of wisdom and I will lead you in upright paths.When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble.Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.Avoid it, do not go on it; turn away from it, and go on.For they cannot sleep unless they cause harm; they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble.For they eat bread gained from wickedness and drink wine obtained from violence.But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light, growing brighter and brighter until full day.The way of the wicked is like gloomy darkness; they do not know what causes them to stumble.Because I give you good instruction, do not forsake my teaching.

Yes, sons are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.Sons born during one’s youth are like arrows in a warrior’s hand.How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate.

Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.Yes indeed, the man who fears the Lord will be blessed in this way.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and requests for all the saints.Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak – that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely,for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing.I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Grace be with all of those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.“that it may go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth.”

Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.

One generation will praise your deeds to another, and tell about your mighty acts!

Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.

Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.

And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Praise the Lord! How blessed is the one who obeys the Lord, who takes great delight in keeping his commands.When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.

These words I am commanding you today must be kept in mind,and you must teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.A voice cries out, “In the wilderness clear a way for the Lord; construct in the desert a road for our God.Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble.But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.

So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.

Everything you do should be done in love.

I was once young, now I am old. I have never seen a godly man abandoned, or his children forced to search for food.All day long he shows compassion and lends to others, and his children are blessed.

And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.

In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.

And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself.since it was because of the work of Christ that he almost died. He risked his life so that he could make up for your inability to serve me.Each of you should be concerned not only about your own interests, but about the interests of others as well.

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Lord protects those residing outside their native land; he lifts up the fatherless and the widow, but he opposes the wicked.

Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!

Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue but in deed and truth.

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.

Trust in the Lord and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!

All your children will be followers of the Lord, and your children will enjoy great prosperity.

Look, God is my deliverer! The Lord is among those who support me.

Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the onewho takes shelter in him!

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”For my yoke is easy to bear, and my load is not hard to carry.”

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.

O God, hear my cry for help! Pay attention to my prayer!From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit!Indeed, you are my shelter, a strong tower that protects me from the enemy.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;

I thank my God every time I remember you.since you are encountering the same conflict that you saw me face and now hear that I am facing.I always pray with joy in my every prayer for all of youbecause of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.

She is clothed with strength and honor, and she can laugh at the time to come.

The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. י (Yod)

Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.

How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.

Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.

Since you are precious and special in my sight, and I love you, I will hand over people in place of you, nations in place of your life.

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine.My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.

He is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows. God rules from his holy palace.

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.I saw that thorns had grown up all over it, the ground was covered with weeds, and its stone wall was broken down.When I saw this, I gave careful consideration to it; I received instruction from what I saw:“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax,and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber.”by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.

But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

May the Lord bless you from Zion, that you might see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life,

Brotherly love must continue.

Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.

I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.

For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.

Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.

A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

The Lord will continually lead you; he will feed you even in parched regions. He will give you renewed strength, and you will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring that continually produces water.

We love because he loved us first.

Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows,

As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend.

I look up toward the hills. From where does my help come?My help comes from the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth!

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

This is the day the Lord has brought about. We will be happy and rejoice in it.

For I am the Lord your God, the one who takes hold of your right hand, who says to you, ‘Don’t be afraid, I am helping you.’

I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers.I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,– since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened – so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

I relied completely on the Lord, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.I have not failed to tell about your justice; I spoke about your reliability and deliverance; I have not neglected to tell the great assembly about your loyal love and faithfulness.O Lord, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me!For innumerable dangers surround me. My sins overtake me so I am unable to see; they outnumber the hairs of my head so my strength fails me.Please be willing, O Lord, to rescue me! O Lord, hurry and help me!May those who are trying to snatch away my life be totally embarrassed and ashamed! May those who want to harm me be turned back and ashamed!May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be humiliated and disgraced!May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, “May the Lord be praised!”I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.

Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.It is not rude, it is not self-serving, it is not easily angered or resentful.It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened.

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.Do not say to your neighbor, “Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it,” when you have it with you at the time.

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!

Make me understand your ways, O Lord! Teach me your paths!Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.

So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away – look, what is new has come!

Praise the Lord, O my soul! Do not forget all his kind deeds!

Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.

And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,and endurance, character, and character, hope.

and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace!

A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.

And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Do everything without grumbling or arguing,so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

May the one who comes in the name of the Lord be blessed! We will pronounce blessings on you in the Lord’s temple.The Lord is God and he has delivered us. Tie the offering with ropes to the horns of the altar!

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