Proverbs 27:11 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad so that I can answer anyone who criticizes me.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.

DBY:

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.

Proverbs 27:11 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 119:42 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word.

Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

Proverbs 23:15 My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad;

Proverbs 29:3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

27:11 Reproacheth - For being the father of a wicked son.

MHC:

27:9,10. Depend not for relief upon a kinsman, merely for kindred's sake; apply to those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in him. 11. An affectionate parent urges his son to prudent conduct that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is the best answer to all who find fault with the gospel. 12. Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow. 13. An honest man may be made a beggar, but he is not honest that makes himself one. 14. It is folly to be fond of being praised; it is a temptation to pride.

CONC:

Anyone Bring Contempt Glad Heart Joy Puts Rejoice Reply Reproacher Reproaches Reproacheth Return Shame Taunteth Tormentor Treats Wherewith Wise

Contempt Glad Heart Joy Puts Rejoice Reproacher Reproaches Reproacheth Shame Taunteth Treats Wherewith Wise Word

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