Proverbs 27:11

New English Translation

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.

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Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.

A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

I rejoiced greatly because I have found some of your children living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded us.