Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. (Colossians 3:21)

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)

Pleasant words promote instruction. (Proverbs 16:21)

A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. (Proverbs 16:23)

To show partiality in judging is not good. (Proverbs 24:23)

He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. (Proverbs 14:26)

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. (Proverbs 22:15)

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. (Proverbs 13:24)

The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. (Proverbs 29:15)

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. (Proverbs 19:18)

Discipline your son, and he will give you peace, he will bring delight to your soul. (Proverbs 29:17)

Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death. (Proverbs 23:13-14)

Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. (Psalm 127:3)

The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him. (Proverbs 23:24)

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. (Psalm 127:4-5)

May the LORD make you increase, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 115:14-15)

**Copyright, 2002, Brian Campbell (Permission is granted to copy for personal use only.)