1. Children, listen to me; I am your father. Do what I tell you and you will be safe,
2. for the Lord has given fathers authority over their children and given children the obligation to obey their mothers.
3. If you respect your father, you can make up for your sins,
4. and if you honour your mother, you are earning great wealth.
5. If you respect your father, one day your own children will make you happy; the Lord will hear your prayers.