Proverbs 27:11

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Be wise, my son, 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 a sorrow to his mother.

then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in thy word.

I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children following the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.

For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance.

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

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

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer discreetly.

A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple go on, and suffer for it.