Sirach 3:12LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 12 of 34

"Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee."
Sirach 3:12

In context

10That a blessing may come upon thee from him, and his blessing may remain in the latter end.

11The father’s blessing establisheth the houses of the children: but the mother’s curse rooteth up the foundation.

12Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee.

13For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father, and a father without honour is the disgrace of the son.

14Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life;

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