Keach's Catechism · 1794

Q71. What is forbidden in the fifth commandment?

The fifth commandment forbids the neglecting of, or doing anything against the honor and duty which belongs to every one in their several places and relations.
Answer · Keach's Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Proverbs 30:17

    The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

    Romans 13:7-8

    Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.