New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 7:26-30 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

26. Do you have a wife? Do not mistreat her,but do not trust the wife you hate.

27. With your whole heart honor your father;your mother’s birth pangs do not forget.

28. Remember, of these parents you were born;what can you give them for all they gave you?

29. With all your soul fear Godand revere his priests.

30. With all your strength love your Makerand do not neglect his ministers.