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Ben Sira
Ben Sira 3
Ben Sira 3:9
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For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.
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Ben Sira 3:9 In-Context
7
He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.
8
Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them.
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For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.
10
Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father's dishonour is no glory unto thee.
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For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.
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