Proverbs 27:11

New King James Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 119:42

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

Psalm 2:10

Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth.

Proverbs 10:1

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

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 26:16

The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly.

Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished.

Proverbs 29:3

Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

Philemon 1:7

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

2 John 1:4

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