Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Young?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Young in the Bible
What does the Bible say about young? Browse 17 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Young
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- 2Psalms 71:17
“O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.”
KJV - 3Psalms 119:9
“BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 20:29
“The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”
KJV - 6Ecclesiastes 11:9
“Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
KJV - 7Ecclesiastes 12:1
“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;”
KJV - 8Jeremiah 1:7
“But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.”
KJV - 9
- 10Matthew 19:14
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Young? (9 Verses)
“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
“O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.”
“BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
“The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.”
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”
“Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;”
“But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.”
“It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Young? (4 Verses)
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. stature: or, age”
“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Young
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about young. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about young and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about young is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on young needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about young with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about young, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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