Proverbs 27:11

New American Bible - revised edition

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

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Let me answer my taunters with a word, for I trust in your word.

And now, kings, give heed; take warning, judges on earth.

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son gives his father joy, but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

A wise son gives his father joy, but a fool despises his mother.

In their own eyes sluggards are wiser than seven who answer with good judgment.

The astute see an evil and hide; the naive continue on and pay the penalty.

Whoever loves wisdom gives joy to his father, but whoever consorts with harlots squanders his wealth.

For I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother.

I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth just as we were commanded by the Father.