Proverbs 27:11 - The Scriptures 2009 My son, be wise, and gladden my heart, That I might have a word for him who reproaches me. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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.] American Standard Version (1901) My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me. Common English Bible Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad, so I can answer those who insult me. Catholic Public Domain Version My son, study wisdom, and rejoice my heart, so that you may be able to respond to the one who reproaches. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Study wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth. |