Bible Verses for a Baby Boy: 12 Verses to Pray Over Him

When a little boy comes into the world, we start praying right away. We pray that he'll be brave, kind, and strong. We pray that he'll love God and love people well. Scripture gives us the words for those prayers.

Here are twelve Bible verses for a baby boy that you can pray over him, write in his baby book, or give him as a keepsake he'll grow into.

12 Bible Verses for a Baby Boy

1. Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

This is the verse so many families choose for their sons. Our Mallard Duck Personalized Bible Verse Blanket pairs it with his name and birthdate.

2. Isaiah 43:1

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine."

God knows him by name. You'll find this verse on our I Have Called You by Name Pointer Blanket.

3. Romans 8:37

"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."

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4. Isaiah 40:31

"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

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5. Psalm 121:8

"The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

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6. Matthew 4:19

"Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

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7. Psalm 119:105

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."

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8. Psalm 16:8

"I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

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9. 1 Samuel 16:7

"The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

A prayer that he'll grow into a man with a good heart.

10. Micah 6:8

"And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

Three simple things to pray for him every day.

11. Luke 2:52

"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."

A lovely verse for a baby book or first birthday card.

12. Proverbs 22:6

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

A verse for the parents as much as the baby.

Ways to Use These Verses for Your Baby Boy

• In his nursery: Hang a framed verse or drape a personalized blanket over the rocking chair.
• In his baby book: Write down the verse you chose and why you chose it.
• At his baby shower: Ask guests to bring a verse card with a prayer for him.
• As a keepsake: A personalized Bible verse blanket with his name grows with him, from nursery keepsake to the blanket he drags to every sleepover.

A quick safety note: for babies under 12 months, our blankets are best for supervised cuddles, tummy time, and nursery decor. Please don't leave any blanket in the crib or sleep area with an infant.

Picking the Right One

Think about what you most want him to know about God and about himself. Is it courage? Knowing he's loved? Knowing God is always with him? Start there, and let that verse become his.

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