Proverbs 27:11
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New International Version (©1984)
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad so that I can answer anyone who criticizes me.

King James Bible
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

American King James Version
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproaches me.

American Standard Version
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.

Bible in Basic English
My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Study wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth.

Darby Bible Translation
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.

English Revised Version
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

Webster's Bible Translation
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

World English Bible
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.

Young's Literal Translation
Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.

Geneva Study Bible

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

Wesley's Notes

27:11 Reproacheth - For being the father of a wicked son.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

11. The wisdom of children both reflects credit on parents and contributes to their aid in difficulties.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

27:9,10. Depend not for relief upon a kinsman, merely for kindred's sake; apply to those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in him. 11. An affectionate parent urges his son to prudent conduct that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is the best answer to all who find fault with the gospel. 12. Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow. 13. An honest man may be made a beggar, but he is not honest that makes himself one. 14. It is folly to be fond of being praised; it is a temptation to pride.


Psalm 119:42 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word.
Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.
Proverbs 23:15 My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad;
Proverbs 29:3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. (NASB ©1995)

Contempt Glad Heart Joy Puts Rejoice Reproacher Reproaches Reproacheth Shame Taunteth Treats Wherewith Wise Word

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

be wise 10:1 15:20 23:15,16,24,25 Ec 2:18-21 Phm 7:19,20 2Jo 1:4

that I Ps 119:42 127:4,5

Bible Gateway: Proverbs Chapter 27 Verse 11 NIV ESV NKJV NLT KJV Message Amplified

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