Bible verses for children
The rejected stone becomes important.
Psalm 118:22
The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Psalm 118:22 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
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What does this verse mean?
A cornerstone has an important place in a building. The psalm pictures a rejected stone becoming that important stone: what was dismissed is honoured. Jesus later uses these words about rejection. The image is more than a promise that anyone rejected will become famous.
If a group overlooks someone, notice what they can contribute and invite them in. Being left out does not tell the whole truth about a person’s worth.
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Bible context & readings +
Psalm 118 gives thanks for rescue and celebrates a surprising reversal. Verses 22–23 use the building-stone picture. In Matthew 21:42 Jesus quotes it after a parable about rejected messengers and a son, giving it a further setting in the Gospel.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us notice people who are overlooked and recognise worth beyond popularity. Amen.
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