Proverbs 27:11 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

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

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me [as having failed in my parental duty]. [Prov. 10:1; 23:15, 24.]

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

Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad, so I can answer those who insult me.

My son, study wisdom, and rejoice my heart, so that you may be able to respond to the one who reproaches.

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