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Ben Sira 3:1-8 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. Children, listen to me, your father;act accordingly, that you may be safe.

2. For the Lord sets a father in honor over his childrenand confirms a mother’s authority over her sons.

3. Those who honor their father atone for sins;

4. they store up riches who respect their mother.

5. Those who honor their father will have joy in their own children,and when they pray they are heard.

6. Those who respect their father will live a long life;those who obey the Lord honor their mother.

7. Those who fear the Lord honor their father,and serve their parents as masters.

8. In word and deed honor your father,that all blessings may come to you.

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