Sirach 3: 2 - 7, 12 - 14
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| 2
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For the Lord honored the father above the children, and he confirmed the right of the mother over her sons.
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| 3
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Whoever honors his father atones for sins,
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| 4
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and whoever glorifies his mother is like one who lays up treasure.
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| 5
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Whoever honors his father will be gladdened by his own children, and when he prays he will be heard.
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| 6
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Whoever glorifies his father will have long life, and whoever obeys the Lord will refresh his mother;
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| 7
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he will serve his parents as his masters.
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| 12
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O son, help your father in his old age, and do not grieve him as long as he lives;
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| 13
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even if he is lacking in understanding, show forbearance; in all your strength do not despise him.
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| 14
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For kindness to a father will not be forgotten, and against your sins it will be credited to you;
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