Honoring Your Father and Mother Above All

Ben Sira 3:10

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

For the Lord has glorified father over children, and he has upheld a mother’s judgment over her children.

He who honors father will atone his sins; like one who hides a treasure is he who honors his mother.

He who honors father will be happy in his sons, and his prayers will be heard & answered.

My son, in word and in deed honour thy father; That all blessings may overtake thee.

The blessing of a father settleth the root; But the curse of a mother plucketh up the plant.

Take not honour to thyself by the shame of thy father; For it is no honour unto thee.

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