Sirach 3:13
Good News Translation
Be sympathetic even if his mind fails him; don't look down on him just because you are strong and healthy.

New Revised Standard Version
even if his mind fails, be patient with him; because you have all your faculties do not despise him.

Contemporary English Version
And when you are strong, but his mind is fading, don't make fun-- instead, be patient.

New American Bible
Even if his mind fails, be considerate of him; do not revile him because you are in your prime.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father, and a father without honour is the disgrace of the son.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father, and a father without honour is the disgrace of the son.

Sirach 3:11
The father's blessing establisheth the houses of the children: but the mother's curse rooteth up the foundation.

Sirach 3:12
Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee.

Sirach 3:14
Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life;

Sirach 3:15
And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy strength: for the relieving of the father shall not be forgotten.

Context
Sirach 3
12Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee. 13For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father, and a father without honour is the disgrace of the son. 14Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life;…
Cross References
Sirach 3:11
The father's blessing establisheth the houses of the children: but the mother's curse rooteth up the foundation.

Sirach 3:12
Glory not in the dishonour of thy father: for his shame is no glory to thee.

Sirach 3:14
Son, support the old age of thy father, and grieve him not in his life;

Sirach 3:15
And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy strength: for the relieving of the father shall not be forgotten.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 3:12
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