The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
bible verses about father and daughter
Fathers’ Love for Daughters
Proverbs 4:1
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
Psalm 103:13
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
Luke 2:48
When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”
John 16:27
No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.
1 John 3:1
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!
Proverbs 20:7
The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Colossians 3:21
Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
Proverbs 23:24
The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
2 Corinthians 6:18
And I will be a father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.
Daughters’ Love for Fathers
Proverbs 31:26
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Luke 1:17
And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Psalm 144:12
May our sons in their youth be like plants full grown, our daughters like corner pillars cut for the structure of a palace.
Proverbs 31:28
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
Matthew 15:14
Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.
Isaiah 49:15
Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!
Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Zechariah 10:7
And although I scatter them among the peoples, in distant lands they will remember me; they and their children will survive, and they will return.
God as Our Father
Matthew 6:9
This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Galatians 4:6
Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15
The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
Psalm 68:5
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
Hebrews 12:7
Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Matthew 7:11
If you, then, though 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!
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Malachi 1:6
A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? says the Lord Almighty. If I am a master, where is the respect due me? says the Lord Almighty.
Encouragement Between Fathers and Daughters
Philippians 1:3
I thank my God every time I remember you.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
Romans 15:5
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Ecclesiastes 4:9
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
Prayers for Daughters
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Psalm 91:11
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Proverbs 31:25
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Isaiah 54:13
All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.
Proverbs 22:6
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Psalm 121:7-8
The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
Job 1:5
When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would send and have them purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom.
1 Samuel 1:27
I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.
Building Relationships
Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
1 Peter 4:10
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
Romans 12:9-10
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Galatians 6:2
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.
Colossians 3:14
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Matthew 18:20
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
Proverbs 18:24
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
John 15:12
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
Final Thoughts
As we explore the beautiful bond between fathers and daughters, we see how crucial this relationship is. From the love and compassion shared to the guidance and lessons learned, these verses remind us of the spiritual connection we hold dear. Fathers are called to love and instruct their daughters, while daughters honor and cherish their fathers.
Each verse presents a piece of wisdom and encouragement on nurturing this relationship. We can find peace and strength in God, who is our ultimate Father, and understand that all relationships are gifts to be valued and cared for.
May we continually seek to strengthen the love and connection we have in our families, and remember the teachings laid out for us in scripture. I encourage everyone to explore more related topics in our discussions.