This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Sirach 3:11 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition11 For the glory of a man is from the honor of his father; and a mother in dishonor is a reproach to the children. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible11 A father’s honor is the starting point for his children’s reputation, and a mother in disrepute is a disgrace to her children. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version11 The blessing of the father strengthens the houses of the sons; but the curse of the mother uproots even its foundation. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version11 The father's blessing establisheth the houses of the children: but the mother's curse rooteth up the foundation. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)11 Your own honor comes from the respect that you show to your father. If children do not honor their mothers, it is their own disgrace. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers11 For the glory of a man is from the honor of his father, and a mother in dishonor is a reproach to her children. See the chapter |