Ben Sira 3:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 A father’s blessing gives a person firm roots,
but a mother’s curse uproots the growing plant.(A)
10 Do not glory in your father’s disgrace,
for that is no glory to you!
11 A father’s glory is glory also for oneself;
they multiply sin who demean their mother.(B)
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