12 My son, help your father in his old age, and don’t grieve him as long as he lives. (WEB) 13 If he fails in understanding, have patience with him. Don’t dishonor him in your full strength. (WEB) 14 For the kindness to your father will not be forgotten. Instead of sins it will be added to build you up. (WEB)
Sirach 3:12–14
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Sirach 3:7–9
7 and will serve under his parents, as to masters. (WEB) 8 Honor your father in deed and word, that a blessing may come upon you from him. (WEB) 9 For the blessing of the father establishes the houses of children, but the curse of the mother roots out the foundations. (WEB)
Sirach 3:2–4
2 For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons. (WEB) 3 He who honors his father will make atonement for sins. (WEB) 4 He who gives glory to his mother is as one who lays up treasure. (WEB)
Sirach 8:5–7
5 Don’t reproach a man when he turns from sin. Remember that we are all worthy of punishment. (WEB) 6 Don’t dishonor a man in his old age, for some of us are also growing old. (WEB) 7 Don’t rejoice over anyone’s death. Remember that we all die. (WEB)
Proverbs 23:21–23
21 For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags. 22 Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. 23 Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understandi…
Sirach 7:26–28
26 Do you have a wife who pleases you? Don’t cast her out. But don’t trust yourself to one who is hateful. (WEB) 27 Honor your father with your whole heart, and don’t forget the birth pangs of your mother. (WEB) 28 Remember that you were born of them. What will you repay them for t… (WEB)
Sirach 18:14–16
14 He has mercy on those who accept chastening, and that diligently seek after his judgments. (WEB) 15 My son, don’t add reproach to your good deeds, and no harsh words in any of your giving. (WEB) 16 Doesn’t the dew relieve the scorching heat? So a word is better than a gift. (WEB)
Proverbs 6:19–21
19 a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers. 20 My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. 21 Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck.
Proverbs 29:16–18
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul. 18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the…
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