Sir 3:1 

Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye 

may be safe. 

Sir 3:2 

For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, 

and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons. 

Sir 3:3 

Whoso honoureth his father maketh an atonement for his sins: 

Sir 3:4 

And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up 

treasure. 

Sir 3:5 

Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own 

children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard. 

Sir 3:6 

He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he 

that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother. 

Sir 3:7 

He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do 

service unto his parents, as to his masters. 

Sir 3:8 

Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a 

blessing may come upon thee from them. 

Sir 3:9 

For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of 

children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations. 

Sir 3:10 

Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father's 

dishonour is no glory unto thee. 

Sir 3:11 

For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and 

a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children. 

Sir 3:12 

My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as 

long as he liveth. 

Sir 3:13 

And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and 

despise him not when thou art in thy full strength. 

Sir 3:14 

For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and 

instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up. 

Sir 3:15 

In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered; thy 

sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather. 

Sir 3:16 

He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that 

angereth his mother is cursed: of God. 

Sir 3:17 

My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be 

beloved of him that is approved. 

Sir 3:18 

The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt 

find favour before the Lord. 

Sir 3:19 

Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are 

revealed unto the meek. 

Sir 3:20 

For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the 

lowly. 

Sir 3:21 

Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither 

search the things that are above thy strength. 

Sir 3:22 

But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence, 

for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things 

that are in secret. 

Sir 3:23 

Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are 

shewed unto thee than men understand. 

Sir 3:24 

For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil 

suspicion hath overthrown their judgment. 

Sir 3:25 

Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge 

therefore that thou hast not. 

Sir 3:26 

A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that 

loveth danger shall perish therein. 

Sir 3:27 

An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the 

wicked man shall heap sin upon sin. 

Sir 3:28 

In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the 

plant of wickedness hath taken root in him. 

Sir 3:29 

The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an 

attentive ear is the desire of a wise man. 

Sir 3:30 

Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an 

atonement for sins. 

Sir 3:31 

And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may 

come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.