"Whoever hits his father or his mother is to be put to death.

"Whoever curses his father or his mother is to be put to death.

Each of you must respect your mother and your father, and must keep the Sabbath, as I have commanded. I am the LORD your God.

"Show respect for old people and honor them. Reverently obey me; I am the LORD.

So Bathsheba went to the king to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. The king stood up to greet his mother and bowed to her. Then he sat on his throne and had another one brought in on which she sat at his right.

Elisha saw it and cried out to Elijah, "My father, my father! Mighty defender of Israel! You are gone!" And he never saw Elijah again. In grief Elisha tore his cloak in two.

My child, pay attention to what your father and mother tell you.

Their teaching will improve your character as a handsome turban or a necklace improves your appearance.

It is foolish to ignore what your parents taught you; it is wise to accept their correction.

If you curse your parents, your life will end like a lamp that goes out in the dark.

Listen to your father; without him you would not exist. When your mother is old, show her your appreciation.

A righteous person's parents have good reason to be happy. You can take pride in a wise child.

Anyone who thinks it isn't wrong to steal from his parents is no better than a common thief.

There are people who curse their fathers and do not show their appreciation for their mothers.

If you make fun of your father or despise your mother in her old age, you ought to be eaten by vultures or have your eyes picked out by wild ravens.

The LORD Almighty says to the priests, "Children honor their parents, and servants honor their masters. I am your father---why don't you honor me? I am your master---why don't you respect me? You despise me, and yet you ask, 'How have we despised you?'

For God said, 'Respect your father and your mother,' and 'If you curse your father or your mother, you are to be put to death.'

they do not need to honor their father. In this way you disregard God's command, in order to follow your own teaching.

You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery; do not commit murder; do not steal; do not accuse anyone falsely; respect your father and your mother.' "

Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ.

Children, it is your Christian duty to obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do.

"so that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land."

Children, it is your Christian duty to obey your parents always, for that is what pleases God.

I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that, if you disobey me, you will soon disappear from the land. You will not live very long in the land across the Jordan that you are about to occupy. You will be completely destroyed.

Obey all his laws that I have given you today, and all will go well with you and your descendants. You will continue to live in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to be yours forever."

Use true and honest weights and measures, so that you may live a long time in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

These teachings are not empty words; they are your very life. Obey them and you will live long in that land across the Jordan that you are about to occupy."

Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor.