Sirach 3

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