English Bible
Sirach 3
Big screen- 1Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that you° may be safe.
- 2For the Lord has given the father honor over the children, and has confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.
- 3Whoso honors his father makes an atonement for his sins:
- 4And he that honors his mother is as one that lays up treasure.
- 5Whoso honors his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he makes his prayer, he shall be heard.
- 6He that honors his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient to the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother.
- 7He that fears the Lord will honor his father, and will do service to his parents, as to his masters.
- 8Honor your father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon you from them.
- 9For the blessing of the father establishes the houses of children; but the curse of the mother roots out foundations.
- 10Glory not in the dishonor of your father; for your father's dishonor is no glory to you.
- 11For the glory of a man is from the honor of his father; and a mother in dishonor is a reproach to the children.
- 12My son, help your father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he lives.
- 13And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and despise him not when you are in your full strength.
- 14For the relieving of your father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build you up.
- 15In the day of your affliction it shall be remembered; your sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather.
- 16He that forsakes his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angers his mother is cursed: of God.
- 17My son, go on with your business in meekness; so shall you be beloved of him that is approved.
- 18The greater you are, the more humble yourself, and you shall find favor before the Lord.
- 19Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed to the meek.
- 20For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honored of the lowly.
- 21Seek not out things that are too hard for you, neither search the things that are above your strength.
- 22But what is commanded you, think thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for you to see with your eyes the things that are in secret.
- 23Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are showed to you than men understand.
- 24For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion has overthrown their judgment.
- 25Without eyes you shall lack light: profess not the knowledge therefore that you have not.
- 26A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loves danger shall perish therein.
- 27An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.
- 28In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness has taken root in him.
- 29The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.
- 30Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms makes an atonement for sins.
- 31And he that requites good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falls, he shall find a stay.