Sirach 7:27-28

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²⁷With all your heart honor your father,
and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother.
²⁸Remember that through your parents^[a] you were born;
and what can you give back to them that equals their gift to you?

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Sirach 7:28 Gk them

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