Proverbs 27:11

The English Standar Version

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.

Cross References

Psalm 119:42

then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

Psalm 2:10

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

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 15:20

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

Proverbs 26:16

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

Proverbs 27:12

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

Proverbs 29:3

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Philemon 1:7

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

2 John 1:4

I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father.