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Proverbs 27:11

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 27:11 in other translations

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

Proverbs 27:11 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:11 in context

  1. 9Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
    so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
  2. 10Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend.
    Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster.
    A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.
  3. 11Be wise, my son,
    and bring joy to my heart,
    then I can answer my tormentor.
  4. 12A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;
    but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
  5. 13Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger.
    Hold it for a wayward woman!