Sirach 3:14 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

¹⁴ For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.

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Common English Bible

¹⁴ Taking care of one’s father won’t be forgotten. It will be credited to you against your sins.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ Son, support your father in his old age, and do not grieve him in his life.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁴ Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life;

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁴ The Lord will not forget the kindness you show to your father; it will help you make up for your sins.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

¹⁴ For the kindness to your father will not be forgotten. Instead of sins it will be added to build you up.

Sirach 3:14 Cross References