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Proverbs 27:11

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11jBe wise, kmy son, and lmake my heart glad,

that I may manswer him who reproaches me.

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Cross references

  1. jch. 6:6
  2. kch. 10:1; 23:15, 24
  3. lSee ch. 29:3
  4. mPs. 119:42; [Ps. 127:5]

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

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

so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.

NLTNew Living Translation

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

Then I will be able to answer my critics.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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

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

KJV 1900King James Version

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

That I may answer him that reproacheth me.