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Wisdom of Ben Sira 3:11-13
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 3:11-13
New Catholic Bible
11 The honor of a father is one’s own honor as well,
and the dishonor of a mother is a disgrace to her children.[a]
12 My child, look after your father when he is old;
do nothing to cause him grief as long as he lives.
13 Even if his mind fails, be sympathetic toward him;
do not despise him simply because you yourself are healthy and strong.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 3:11 And the dishonor . . . to her children: an alternative reading is: “and you multiply sin when you demean your mother.”