Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Be sympathetic even if his mind fails him; don't look down on him just because you are strong and healthy. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father, and a father without honour is the disgrace of the son. Sirach 3:11The father's blessing establisheth the houses of the children: but the mother's curse rooteth up the foundation. Sirach 3:12 Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee. Sirach 3:14 Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life; Sirach 3:15 And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy strength: for the relieving of the father shall not be forgotten. Context Sirach 3…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;… Cross References Sirach 3:11 The father's blessing establisheth the houses of the children: but the mother's curse rooteth up the foundation. Sirach 3:12 Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee. Sirach 3:14 Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life; Sirach 3:15 And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy strength: for the relieving of the father shall not be forgotten. |