Proverbs 27:11 “Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him w…”

Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

My sonne, be wise, and reioyce mine heart, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.

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.

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Cross references

“be wise”

Proverbs 10:1 2 John 1:4 Proverbs 15:20 Ecclesiastes 2:18–21 Philemon 1:7 Proverbs 23:15

Proverbs 10:1 · BSB

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

2 John 1:4 · BSB

I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

Proverbs 15:20 · BSB

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Ecclesiastes 2:18–21 · BSB

I hated all for which I had toiled under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me.

Philemon 1:7 · BSB

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

Proverbs 23:15 · BSB

My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

“that I”

Psalm 119:42 Psalm 127:4 Psalm 127:5

Psalm 119:42 · BSB

Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.

Psalm 127:4 · BSB

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.

Psalm 127:5 · BSB

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

Also

Proverbs 29:3

Proverbs 29:3 · BSB

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.

12The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

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