Deuteronomy 27:16

16 "Whoever curses his father or mother will himself be cursed." Then all the people will 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 The Levites will declare to all the people of Israel in a loud voice:

15 "Whoever has a carved or metal statue, anything disgusting to the LORD that was made by a craftsman, and sets it up in secret will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.

16 "Whoever curses his father or mother will himself be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.

17 "Whoever moves his neighbor's boundary marker will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.

18 "Whoever leads blind people in the wrong direction will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.