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Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart, that I may answer him that reproacheth me in a matter.

Proverbs 27:11 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible

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Proverbs 27:11 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.

WEB World English Bible

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

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In context

8 As a bird wandering from her nest, so, is a man wandering from his place.

9 Oil and perfume, rejoice the heart, the sweetness of one’s friend, more than fragrant wood.

10 Thine own friend and thy father’s friend, do not thou forsake; but, the house of thy brother, do not enter, in thy day of calamity, Better a neighbour near, than a brother far off.

11 Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart, that I may answer him that reproacheth me in a matter.

12 A prudent man, seeth calamity—he hideth himself, the simple, pass on—they suffer.

13 Take a man’s garment when he hath become pledge for a stranger, then, for a female unknown, accept him as surety.

14 He that blesseth his friend, with a loud voice, in the morning early, a reproach, shall it be reckoned to him.

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