Sirach 3:6

6 Those who praise their fathers will live a long life, and those who listen to the Lord will give rest to their mothers,

Sirach 3:6 In-Context

4 and those who praise their mother are like people storing up treasure.

5 Those who honor their fathers will be made happy by their own children, and they will be heard when they pray.

6 Those who praise their fathers will live a long life, and those who listen to the Lord will give rest to their mothers,

7 and they will serve their parents as their masters.

8 Honor your father in action and word so that a blessing will come from him to you,

Footnotes

• [a] LXXb adds 3:7a Those who fear the Lord will honor their father.