The first day of school is exciting for children – and often for parents too. Many communities celebrate it with a school blessing service and a blessing. Here you will find 19 Bible verses for the first day of school: short words of blessing for the school cone and card, and verses about learning, growing, and wisdom for parents, godparents, and teachers.
Blessing for the first day of school
Short verses for the school cone, card, and school blessing service.
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I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk; I will guide you with my eyes.
Psalm 32:8GuidanceBaptismal verses
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For he has commanded his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.
Psalm 91:11AngelsBaptismal verses
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The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.
Psalm 121:8ProtectionBaptismal verses
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See, I have commanded you to be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9EncouragementBaptismal verses
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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.
Isaiah 41:10FearConfirmation verses
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The LORD bless you and keep you.
Numbers 6:24Blessing
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You surround me on every side and hold your hand over me.
Psalm 139:5God's handBaptismal verses
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And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:20bGod's presenceBaptismal verses
Verses about learning and growing
For parents, godparents, and teachers.
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For whoever is wise listens and gains understanding; whoever is discerning shows good judgment.
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For the beginning of wisdom is that one loves to listen, and the pursuit of understanding is a mark of good judgment.
Proverbs 4:7WisdomUnderstanding
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As a child is trained, so he will continue to live when he grows old.
Proverbs 22:6ChildrenGodparents
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And Jesus increased in wisdom and age and favor with God and man.
Luke 2:52GrowthBaptismal verses
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If anyone among you lacks wisdom, let them ask God, who gives generously to all and upbraids no one, and it will be given to them.
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Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.
Psalm 119:105God's wordBaptismal verses
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For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
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Let all that you do be done in love!
1 Corinthians 16:14God's loveBaptismal verses
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I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13WeaknessBaptismal verses
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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the LORD, not for people.
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Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.
Bible texts based on the Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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A blessing for the school run
The first day of school begins a journey that children walk a little bit alone for the first time. That is why verses about protection and guidance are so popular: Psalm 121:8 speaks of “going out and coming in” – there is hardly a more fitting way to describe the daily school run. Psalm 91:11 and Numbers 6:24 are short enough for the school cone or a small card in the lunch box. And Joshua 1:9 gives courage for everything that is new.
For parents: Verses about learning
The Bible does not see learning as a mandatory program, but as part of a good life. Luke 2:52 tells us that even Jesus “increased in wisdom.” The Book of Proverbs is full of sentences about listening, asking questions, and becoming wise. For everyday school life, Colossians 3:23 helps: not for the grade, but from the heart. When exams are coming up later, you will find verses at Bible verses for exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which blessing is suitable for the first day of school?
Psalm 121:8, Psalm 91:11, and Psalm 32:8 are popular. For the school cone, a short sentence like “The LORD bless you and keep you” (Numbers 6:24) is suitable.
What do you write in a first-day-of-school card?
A short verse, a congratulations on the big day, and a sentence that the child can look forward to – for example, something exciting they will learn. Children often proudly read such cards themselves as soon as they can read.
