Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionBe wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt. English Standard Version Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me. Berean Study Bible Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me. King James Bible My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. New American Standard Bible Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me. American Standard Version My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me. Darby Bible Translation Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me. Douay-Rheims Bible Study wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth. English Revised Version My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. Young's Literal Translation Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word. Links Proverbs 27:11 Bible HubProverbs 27:11 Bible Apps Proverbs 27:11 Open Bible |