Deuteronomy 27:16

16 "`Cursed be he that treateth lightly his father or his mother.' And all the people shall 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 And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice:

15 "`Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place.' And all the people shall answer and say, `Amen.'

16 "`Cursed be he that treateth lightly his father or his mother.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'

17 "`Cursed be he that removeth his neighbor's landmark.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'

18 "`Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'