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Sirach 3:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" He who gives glory to his mother is as one who lays up treasure. "

Sirach 3:4

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2 For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons.

3 He who honors his father will make atonement for sins.

4 He who gives glory to his mother is as one who lays up treasure.

5 Whoever honors his father will have joy in his own children. He will be heard in the day of his prayer.

6 He who gives glory to his father will have length of days. He who listens to the Lord will bring rest to his mother,

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Sirach 3:1

"Hear me, your father, O my children, and do what you hear, that you all may be safe."

Sirach 3:2

"For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons."

Sirach 3:3

"He who honors his father will make atonement for sins."

Sirach 3:5

"Whoever honors his father will have joy in his own children. He will be heard in the day of his prayer."

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"He who gives glory to his father will have length of days. He who listens to the Lord will bring rest to his mother,"

Sirach 3:7

"and will serve under his parents, as to masters."

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