Ben Sira 3:5

5 If you respect your father, one day your own children will make you happy; the Lord will hear your prayers.

Ben Sira 3:5 In-Context

3 If you respect your father, you can make up for your sins,

4 and if you honor your mother, you are earning great wealth.

5 If you respect your father, one day your own children will make you happy; the Lord will hear your prayers.

6 If you obey the Lord by honoring your father and making your mother happy, you will live a long life.

7 Obey your parents as if you were their slave.