Proverbs 27:11

Modern English Version

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer my accusers.

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So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in Your word.

Now then, you kings, be wise; be admonished, you judges of the earth.

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

A wise son delights his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who render a reason.

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

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who keeps company with prostitutes squanders his wealth.

For we have great joy and encouragement on account of your love, because the hearts of the saints are refreshed through you, brother.

I greatly rejoiced that I found some of your children walking in truth as we were commanded by the Father.