Deuteronomy 27:16

New International Reader's Version

“May anyone who brings shame on their father or mother be under the Lord’s curse.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”

Cross References

Genesis 9:25

He said, “May a curse be put on Canaan! He will be the lowest of slaves to his brothers.”

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Exodus 21:17

“Anyone who asks for something bad to happen to their father or mother must be put to death.

Isaiah 45:10

How terrible it will be for anyone who says to a father, “Why did you give me life?” How terrible for anyone who says to a mother, “Why have you brought me into the world?”

Ezekiel 22:7

They have made fun of fathers and mothers alike. They have crushed outsiders. They have treated badly the children whose fathers have died. They have done the same thing to widows.

Leviticus 19:3

“ ‘All of you must have respect for your mother and father. You must always keep my Sabbath days. I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 20:9

“ ‘Anyone who asks for bad things to happen to their father or mother must be put to death. They have cursed their father or mother. So anything that happens to them will be their own fault.

Deuteronomy 5:16

“Honor your father and mother, just as the Lord your God has commanded you. Then you will live a long time in the land he is giving you. And things will go well with you there.