Sirach 3:2–6

²For the Lord honored the father above the children,

and he confirmed the right of the mother over her sons.

³Whoever honors his father atones for sins,

⁴and whoever glorifies his mother is like one who lays up treasure.

⁵Whoever honors his father will be gladdened by his own children,

and when he prays he will be heard.

⁶Whoever glorifies his father will have long life,

and whoever obeys the Lord will refresh his mother;