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Proverbs 27:11

New American Standard Bible

11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, So that I may reply to one who taunts me.

Compare Versions

American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

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

English Standard Version

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.

King James Version

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

New International Version

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad. Then I will be able to answer my critics.

World English Bible

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