Holy Scripture
Sirach 3:5
A church father on this verse
“To the one who honors his father with the honor of obedience is granted a joyful life; whence in Ecclesiasticus: He who honors his father shall find joy in his children, and in the day of his prayer he shall be heard. He who honors his father shall live a longer life; and he who obeys his father shall bring comfort to…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
5Whoso honoreth his father shall have joy of his own children; And when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.
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3Whoso honoreth his father maketh an atonement for his sins:
4And he that honoreth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.
— Sirach 3:5 —
6He that honoreth his father shall have a long life; And he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother,
7And will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.