20 So he got up and went to his father. "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
21 "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
22 "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate.
3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth.
5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.
24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."
7 The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.
12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
26 Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.