Proverbs 27:11

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, || And I return a word [to] my reproacher.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

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

JPS

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

LXXE

Son, be wise, that thy heart may rejoice; and remove thou from thyself reproachful words.

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Original-language editions

WLC

חֲכַ֣ם בְּ֭נִי וְשַׂמַּ֣ח לִבִּ֑י וְאָשִׁ֖יבָה חֹרְפִ֣י דָבָֽר׃

LXX-Br

Σοφὸς γίνου υἱὲ, ἵνα σου εὐφραίνηται ἡ καρδία, καὶ ἀπόστρεψον ἀπὸ σοῦ ἐπονειδίστους λόγους.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 10:1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
• Psalms 119:42Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.
• Proverbs 23:15–16My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice. My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
• 2 John 1:4I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
• Proverbs 23:24–25The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!
• Proverbs 15:20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
• Ecclesiastes 2:18–21I hated all for which I had toiled under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me. And who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have…
• Proverbs 29:3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
• Psalms 127:4–5Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. 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.
• Philemon 1:19–20I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self. Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
• Philemon 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

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