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King David (attributed) on fatherhood, character, and how to live

4 sourced quotes from King David (attributed), each with the original work, the year, and links to a primary or scholarly source you can check yourself. Selected for what they say to a man raising children.

“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.”
Psalm 103:13, ESV
“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it…”
Psalm 128:1-4, ESV
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 34:18, ESV
“Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.”
Psalm 68:5, ESV

The right words for exactly where you are right now.

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Works quoted here: Psalm 103:13, ESV, Psalm 128:1-4, ESV, Psalm 34:18, ESV, Psalm 68:5, ESV.