Proverbs 27:11

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer whoever reproaches me.

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Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.

Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise child makes a glad father, but a foolish child is a mother’s grief.

A wise child makes a glad father, but the foolish despise their mothers.

The lazy person is wiser in self-esteem than seven who can answer discreetly.

The clever see danger and hide, but the simple go on and suffer for it.

A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad, but a companion of prostitutes destroys wealth.

I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.