Sirach 3:9LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 9 of 34

"Honour thy father, in work and word, and all patience,"
Sirach 3:9

In context

7He that honoureth his father shall enjoy a long life: and he that obeyeth the father, shall be a comfort to his mother.

8He that feareth the Lord, honoureth his parents, and will serve them as his masters that brought him into the world.

9Honour thy father, in work and word, and all patience,

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.

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