Proverbs 22:6

King James Version

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6KJV

Proverbs 22:6 in context

4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.

What does Proverbs 22:6 mean? Train up a child in the way he should go — a proverb, not a guarantee.

Scripture on raising children in faith — verses for parents, grandparents, and everyone who loves a child.

Wisdom for daily life — short, practical sayings on how to live well in the fear of God.

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