Ben Sira 3:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 A father’s blessing gives a person firm roots,
but a mother’s curse uproots the growing plant.(A)
10 Do not glory in your father’s disgrace,
for that is no glory to you!
11 A father’s glory is glory also for oneself;
they multiply sin who demean their mother.(B)
Wisdom 3:16-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 But the children of adulterers[a] will remain without issue,
and the progeny of an unlawful bed will disappear.(A)
17 For should they attain long life, they will be held in no esteem,
and dishonored will their old age be in the end;
18 Should they die abruptly, they will have no hope
nor comfort in the day of scrutiny;
19 for dire is the end of the wicked generation.(B)
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