Sirach 3

DOUAI-RHEIMS	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 The sons of wisdom are the church of the just: and their generation, obedience and love.	1 Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe.
2 Children, hear the judgment of your father, and so do that you may be saved.	2 For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.
3 For God hath made the father honourable to the children: and seeking the judgment of the mothers, hath confirmed it upon the children.	3 Whoso honoureth his father maketh an atonement for his sins:
4 He that loveth God, shall obtain pardon for his sine by prayer, and shall refrain himself from them, and shall be heard in the prayer of days.	4 And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.
5 And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up a treasure.	5 Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.
6 He that honoureth his father shall have joy in his own children, and in the day of his prayer he shall be heard.	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.
7 He that honoureth his father shall enjoy a long life: and he that obeyeth the father, shall be a comfort to his mother.	7 He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.
8 He that feareth the Lord, honoureth his parents, and will serve them as his masters that brought him into the world.	8 Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them.
9 Honour thy father, in work and word, and all patience,	9 For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.
10 That a blessing may come upon thee from him, and his blessing may remain in the latter end.	10 Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father's dishonour is no glory unto thee.
11 The father's blessing establisheth the houses of the children: but the mother's curse rooteth up the foundation.	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.
12 Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee.	12 My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth.
13 For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father, and a father without honour is the disgrace of the son.	13 And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and despise him not when thou art in thy full strength.
14 Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life;	14 For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.
15 And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy strength: for the relieving of the father shall not be forgotten.	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.
16 For good shall be repaid to thee for the sin of thy mother.	16 He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God.
17 And in justice thou shalt be built up, and in the day of affliction thou shalt be remembered: and thy sine shall melt away as the ice in the fair warm weather.	17 My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.
18 Of what an evil fame is he that forsaketh his father: and he is cursed of God that angereth his mother.	18 The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord.
19 My son, do thy works in meekness, and thou shalt be beloved above the glory of men.	19 Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.
20 The greater thou art, the more humble thyself in all things, and thou shalt find grace before God:	20 For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.
21 For great is the power of God alone, and he is honoured by the humble.	21 Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.
22 Seek not the things that are too high for thee, and search not into things above thy ability: but the things that God hath commanded thee, think on them always, and in many of his works be not curious.	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.
23 For it is not necessary for thee to see with thy eyes those things that are hid.	23 Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.
24 In unnecessary matters be not over curious, and in many of his works thou shalt not be inquisitive.	24 For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.
25 For many things are shewn to thee above the understanding of men.	25 Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not.
26 And the suspicion of them hath deceived many, and hath detained their minds in vanity.	26 A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein.
27 A hard heart shall fear evil at the last: and he that loveth danger shall perish in it.	27 An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.
28 A heart that goeth two ways shall not have success, and the perverse of heart shall be scandalized therein.	28 In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.
29 A wicked heart shall be laden with sorrows, and the sinner will add sin to sin.	29 The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.
30 The congregation of the proud shall not be healed: for the plant of wickedness shall take root in them, and it shall not be perceived.	30 Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.
31 The heart of the wise is understood in wisdom, and a good ear will hear wisdom with all desire.	31 And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.
32 A wise heart, and which hath understanding, will abstain from sine, and in the works of justice shall have success.
33 Water quencheth a flaming fire, and alms resisteth sins:
34 And God provideth for him that sheweth favour: he remembereth him afterwards, and in the time of his fall he shall find a sure stay.