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Proverbs 27:11

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11Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

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

that I may answer him who reproaches me.

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.