Proverbs 27:11

New King James Version

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him who 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 who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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