Proverbs 27:11

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:11

BSB
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.
AKJV
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproaches me.
CPDV
My son, study wisdom, and rejoice my heart, so that you may be able to respond to the one who reproaches.
ERV
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
NHEB
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
SMT
My son, be wise and gladden my heart, and I will turn back word to him reproaching me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 27:11

MysonH1121Noun MasculinebewiseH2449VerbandmakemyheartH3820Noun MasculinegladH8055VerbthatImayanswerH7725VerbhimthatreproachethH2778Verbme

Commentary for Proverbs 27:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 27:11
Summary
Wise son brings parent joy.
Event
Parent exhorts son to wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom