11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;

then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.

11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,

That I may answer him that reproacheth me.

11 Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad.

Then I will be able to answer my critics.

11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,

That I may answer him who reproaches me.

11 Be wise, my child, and make me happy.

Then I can respond to any insult.

11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,

That I may answer him that reproacheth me.

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

11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad 

so that I can answer anyone who criticizes me. 

11 Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy,

so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.

11 Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad,

so that I may answer whoever reproaches me.

11 Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad,

and I will answer him who reproaches me with a word.

11 My child, be wise and bring joy to my heart.

Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me.

11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad,

That I may reply to him who reproaches me.