Sirach 3:2–6

2 For the Lord honors a father above his children,

and he confirms a mother’s judgment over her sons.*

3 Those who honor their father atone for sins,*

4 and those who respect their mother are like those who lay up treasure.*

5 Those who honor their father will have joy in their children,

and when they pray they will be heard.

6 Those who respect their father will have long life,

and those who honort their mother obey the Lord;u,*