The Top 25 Short Bible Verses for Kids & Parents to Memorize

An ancient songwriter once wrote, "I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you" (Psalm 119:11 WEB). Christian parents can help their children live faithful, righteous lives by helping kids memorize Bible verses, so God's Word will lodge and resonate in their young hearts. But, of course, some verses of Scripture are better (and easier) than others for Bible memorization. Here is a "top 25" to get you started:

Memory Verses for the Very Young

- God is love. (1 John 4:8 WEB)

- The Lord is my shepherd. (Psalm 23:1 KJV).

- You, Lord, are a shield around me. (Psalm 3:3 NIV)

- When I am afraid, I will trust you. (Psalm 56:3 NCV)

- Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me". (Matthew 19:14 GNT)

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Memory Verses for School-Age Children

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- Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. (Joshua 1:9 NIV)

- The joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10 KJV)

- The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1 KJV)

- The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1 NLT)

- Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5 NIV)

- For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 NIV)

- I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11 WEB)

- Create in me a clean heart, O God. (Psalm 51:10 NIV)

- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13 WEB)

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Memory Verses for Older Children

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- Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9 NIV)

- Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. (Psalm 17:8 NIV)

- Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 ESV)

- Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior. (Psalm 21:5 NIV)

- Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4 NIV)

- My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! (Psalm 121:2 NLT)

- I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go. (Psalm 143:8 NIV)

- Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Psalm 119:105 NIV)

- "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)

- Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 NIV)

- The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23 CSB)

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A Few Tips for Memorization

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For the youngest children, using songs, hand motions, and repetition games will help the memorization process. For school-age kids, you might try flashcards, and for the oldest kids, it may help to discuss the context, meaning, and real-life application of each verse. And it's always a good idea to memorize the verse along with your child, which will supply the added benefit of drawing parent and child closer together.

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Is There an App that Will Encourage Bible Knowledge and Memorization in My Children?

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Believe it or not, there is an entertainment platform that offers truly empowering messages for kids–including games, comics, and videos that teach and model biblical content (such as Oliver the “biblical fox” teaching the Lord’s Prayer, and a video that features Maple the tiger bunny and the Twenty-third Psalm). The TruPlay Games app–sometimes referred to as “the Netflix of Christian mobile games for children”–features prayer videos featuring animated characters from some of the games and digital comic books in the app.

That’s not all. The TruPlay app provides a safe, high-quality entertainment environment filled with games, videos, and digital comics that add up to countless hours of engaging fun for children, youth, and adults. It is a Christian resource for all ages, but especially for children.

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Get Your Child Started with TruPlay Games Today!

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TruPlay's website (TruPlayGames.com) clearly details the app's offerings, and free downloads and trials are available in both the Apple App Store and GooglePlay. Get started with your free 7 day trial and unlock a fun (and Bible-oriented) gaming experience for your kids!