² For the Lord honored the father above the children,
    and he confirmed the right of the mother over her sons.
³ Whoever honors his father atones for sins,
⁴     and whoever glorifies his mother is like one who lays up treasure.
⁵ Whoever honors his father will be gladdened by his own children,
    and when he prays he will be heard.
⁶ Whoever glorifies his father will have long life,
    and whoever obeys the Lord will refresh his mother;

¹² O son, help your father in his old age,
    and do not grieve him as long as he lives;
¹³ even if he is lacking in understanding, show forbearance;
    in all your strength do not despise him.
¹⁴ For kindness to a father will not be forgotten,
    and against your sins it will be credited to you;