1Children, listen to me, your father; act accordingly, that you may be safe.
2For the Lord sets a father in honor over his children and confirms a mother’s authority over her sons.
3Those who honor their father atone for sins;
4they store up riches who respect their mother.
5Those who honor their father will have joy in their own children, and when they pray they are heard.
6Those who respect their father will live a long life; those who obey the Lord honor their mother.
7Those who fear the Lord honor their father, and serve their parents as masters.
8In word and deed honor your father, that all blessings may come to you.
9A father’s blessing gives a person firm roots, but a mother’s curse uproots the growing plant.
10Do not glory in your father’s disgrace, for that is no glory to you!
11A father’s glory is glory also for oneself; they multiply sin who demean their mother.
12My son, be steadfast in honoring your father; do not grieve him as long as he lives.
13Even if his mind fails, be considerate of him; do not revile him because you are in your prime.
14Kindness to a father will not be forgotten; it will serve as a sin offering—it will take lasting root.
15In time of trouble it will be recalled to your advantage, like warmth upon frost it will melt away your sins.
16Those who neglect their father are like blasphemers; those who provoke their mother are accursed by their Creator.
17Humility - My son, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts.
18Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find mercy in the sight of God.