So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me;\par\tab For I trust in thy word.
Proverbs 27:11 - American Standard Version 2015 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,\par\tab That I may answer him that reproacheth me. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me [as having failed in my parental duty]. [Prov. 10:1; 23:15, 24.] American Standard Version (1901) My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me. Common English Bible Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad, so I can answer those who insult me. Catholic Public Domain Version My son, study wisdom, and rejoice my heart, so that you may be able to respond to the one who reproaches. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Study wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth. |
So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me;\par\tab For I trust in thy word.
Now therefore be wise, O ye kings:\par\tab Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
The proverbs of Solomon.\par\par\tab A wise son maketh a glad father;\par\tab But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father;\par\tab But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit\par\tab Than seven men that can render a reason.
A prudent man seeth the evil, {\i and} hideth himself;\par\tab {\i But} the simple pass on, {\i and} suffer for it.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;\par\tab But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.\par
I rejoice greatly that I have found {\i certain} of thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.