Quotes about Family
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
— Proverbs 6:20
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,
— Proverbs 7:4
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
— Proverbs 10:1
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
— Proverbs 13:22
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
— Proverbs 14:1
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
— Proverbs 14:26
Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
— Proverbs 15:17
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
— Proverbs 15:20
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
— Proverbs 17:2
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
— Proverbs 17:6
A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.
— Proverbs 17:21
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
— Proverbs 17:25