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My sonne, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.
- 1611 King James Bible
Proverbs 27:11 side note reference: Cha.10.1. and 23.24.
Other Translations of Proverbs 27:11
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.
- American Standard Version (1901)
My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.
- Basic English Bible
My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.
- Darby Bible
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
- Webster's Bible
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
- World English Bible
Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.
- Youngs Literal Bible
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that taunteth me.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 27:11
27:11 Reproacheth - For being the father of a wicked son.
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