Ben Sira 3:6

6 Those who respect their father will have long life, and those who honor their mother obey the Lord;

Ben Sira 3:6 In-Context

4 and those who respect their mother are like those who lay up treasure.
5 Those who honor their father will have joy in their own children, and when they pray they will be heard.
6 Those who respect their father will have long life, and those who honor their mother obey the Lord;
7 they will serve their parents as their masters.
8 Honor your father by word and deed, that his blessing may come upon you.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Heb: Other ancient authorities read [comfort]
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