9. For the blessing of the father establishes the houses of children; But the curse of the mother roots out the foundations.
10. Glorify not yourself in the dishonor of your father; For your father’s dishonor is no glory to you.
11. For the glory of a man is from the honor of his father; And a mother in dishonor is a reproach to her children.
12. My son, help your father in his old age; And grieve him not as long as he lives.
13. And if he fails in understanding, have patience with him; And dishonor him not while you are in your full strength.
14. For the relieving of your father shall not be forgotten: And instead of sins it shall be added to build you up.
15. In the day of your affliction it shall remember you; As fair weather upon ice, So shall your sins also melt away.
16. He that forsakes his father is as a blasphemer; And he that provoketh his mother is cursed of the Lord.
17. My son, go on with your business in meekness; So shall you be beloved of an acceptable man.
18. The greater you are, humble yourself the more, And you shall find favor before the Lord.