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Proverbs 27:11

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Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.

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

So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.

I rejoiced greatly because I have found some of your children walking in truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.

I have had great joy and encouragement in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, sibling.

Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

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

So now, kings, y’all must be wise. Y’all are to be warned, judges of the earth.

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

A prudent person see danger and takes refuge; but the simple keep going and suffer for it.