Wisdom of Jesus 3:1-31 of 51 (KJV)

Pray for God’s Wisdom and Understanding,
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus).

{3:1} Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe.

{3:2} For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons.

{3:3} Whoso honoureth his father maketh an atonement for his sins:

{3:4} And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.

{3:5} Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.

{3:6} He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother.

{3:7} He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.

{3:8} Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them.

{3:9} For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.

{3:10} Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father’s dishonour is no glory unto thee.

{3:11} For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.

{3:12} My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth.

{3:13} And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and despise him not when thou art in thy full strength.

{3:14} For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.

{3:15} In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered; thy sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather.

{3:16} He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God.

{3:17} My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.

{3:18} The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord.

{3:19} Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.

{3:20} For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.

{3:21} Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.

{3:22} But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.

{3:23} Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.

{3:24} For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.

{3:25} Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not.

{3:26} A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein.

{3:27} An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.

{3:28} In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.

{3:29} The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.

{3:30} Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.

{3:31} And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.

Thanking God for teaching us his Word, Amen.
End of Wisdom of Jesus Chapter 3/51.