Proverbs 27:11

The Scriptures 1998

My son, be wise, and gladden my heart, That I might have a word for him who reproaches me.

Cross References

Psalm 119:42

So that I answer my reprover, For I have trusted in Your word.

Psalm 2:10

And now, be wise, O sovereigns; Be instructed, you rulers of the earth.

Proverbs 10:1

Proverbs of Shelomoh: A wise son makes a father rejoice, But a foolish son is his mother’s sorrow.

Proverbs 15:20

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

Proverbs 26:16

The lazy one is wiser in his own eyes Than seven rendering advice.

Proverbs 27:12

A clever man foresees calamity, hides himself; The simple shall go on, they are punished.

Proverbs 29:3

He who loves wisdom gladdens his father, But a companion of whores destroys wealth.

Philemon 1:7

For we have much joy and encouragement in your love, because the tender affections of the set-apart ones have been refreshed by you, brother.

2 John 1:4

I rejoiced greatly because I found some of your children walking in truth, as we received a command from the Father.