Proverbs 27:11
“My sonne, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.”
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Proverbs 27:11 Context
9Oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart: so doeth the sweetnesse of a mans friend by heartie counsell. 10Thine owne friend and thy fathers friend forsake not; neither goe in to thy brothers house in the day of thy calamitie: for better is a neighbour that is neere, then a brother farre off. 11My sonne, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answere him that reprocheth me. 12A prudent man foreseeth the euil, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished. 13Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:11
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
- King James Version
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.
- American Standard Version (1901)
My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.
- Basic English Bible
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.
- Darby Bible
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
- Webster's Bible
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
- World English Bible
Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.
- Youngs Literal Bible
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that taunteth me.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 27:11
27:11 Reproacheth - For being the father of a wicked son.