Proverbs 27:11

King James 2000

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

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The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

So shall I have an answer for him that reproaches me: for I trust in your word.

I rejoiced greatly that I found some of your children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints are refreshed by you, brother.

Whosoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.

A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish man despises his mother.

Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth.

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that can answer reasonably.

A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.