Ben Sira 3:8

8 Honor your father in everything you do and say, so that you may receive his blessing. ¹

Ben Sira 3:8 In-Context

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.

8 Honor your father in everything you do and say, so that you may receive his blessing.

9 When parents give their blessing, they give strength to their children's homes, but when they curse their children, they destroy the very foundations.

10 Never seek honor for yourself at your father's expense; it is not to your credit if he is dishonored.

Cross References

• 1. 3.8Exodus 20.12.