Proverbs 22:6

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

Cross-references

In Proverbs 4:4, a father teaches his son to retain his words—directly illustrating the 'train up a child' principle in action.

Proverbs 29:15 reinforces that discipline (rod and reproof) gives wisdom, showing the means behind training a child.

Genesis 18:19 shows Abraham commanding his children to keep God's way — a concrete example of training a child in the right path.

Deuteronomy 4:9 instructs making God's works known to children — a direct application of training up a child in the way to go.

Deuteronomy 6:7 commands diligent teaching of God's words to children — the core practice summarized by training up a child.

1 Samuel 1:28 demonstrates this: Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord, committing him to God's service from childhood.

Psalm 78:3-4 describes telling children of God's deeds — a key aspect of training a child in the way he should go.

Ephesians 6:4 gives parallel NT instruction: bring children up in the Lord's discipline and instruction, avoiding provocation.

2 Timothy 3:15 shows the result: Timothy knew Scriptures from childhood, making him wise for salvation.

Deuteronomy 6:20 commands parents to teach children when they ask about God's laws—parallel instruction to train them.

Deuteronomy 31:13 commands teaching children to fear the Lord, reinforcing the principle of training in the right way.

1 Samuel 2:26 illustrates the promise: Samuel grew in favor with God and man, the outcome of proper training.

Psalm 34:11 Parallel

Psalm 34:11 echoes the call to instruct children, specifically teaching the fear of the Lord—the core of godly training.

Ecclesiastes 12:1 urges remembering the Creator in youth—fulfilling the goal of early training that lasts into old age.