Proverbs 27:11

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

I rejoice greatly that I have found certain of thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.

For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Now therefore be wise, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.