Deuteronomy 27:16

16 'Cursed is the one who treats his father or his mother with contempt.'And all the people shall say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:16 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:16

Cursed [be] he that setteth light by his father, or his
mother
That secretly despises them in his heart, and by looks and gestures mocks at them in a private manner, unseen by others, ( Proverbs 30:17 ) ; for if he publicly cursed them, that was cognizable by the civil magistrate, and he was to be put to death, ( Leviticus 20:9 ) . This follows next, as in the order of the ten commands, to that which respects the fear and worship of God; honouring parents being next to the glorifying of God, the Father of all:

and all the people shall say Amen;
applaud the righteous sentence, saying, "so let it be".

Deuteronomy 27:16 In-Context

14 "And the Levites shall speak with a loud voice and say to all the men of Israel:

15 'Cursed is the one who makes a carved or molded image, an abomination to the Lord, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.'And all the people shall answer and say, 'Amen!'

16 'Cursed is the one who treats his father or his mother with contempt.'And all the people shall say, 'Amen!'

17 'Cursed is the one who moves his neighbor's landmark.'And all the people shall say, 'Amen!'

18 'Cursed is the one who makes the blind to wander off the road.'And all the people shall say, 'Amen!'