Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 27:11
11Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy, so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.
Proverbs 27:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
- New International Version (NIV)Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
- New King James Version (NKJV)My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him who reproaches me.
Context of Proverbs 27:11
9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel. 10Don’t abandon your friend or your father’s friend, and don’t go to your brother’s house in your time of calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy, so that I can answer anyone who taunts me. 12A sensible person sees danger and takes cover; the inexperienced keep going and are punished. 13Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.
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חֲכַ֣ם בְּ֭נִי וְשַׂמַּ֣ח לִבִּ֑י וְאָשִׁ֖יבָה חֹרְפִ֣י דָבָֽר׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 27:11
- Proverbs 10:1Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
- Proverbs 15:20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
- Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will indeed rejoice.
- Ecclesiastes 2:18I hated all my work that I labored at under the sun because I must leave it to the one who comes after me.
- 2 John 1:4I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, in keeping with a command we have received from the Father.
- Psalms 119:42Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
- Psalms 127:4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one’s youth.
Commentaries on Proverbs 27:11
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11The voice of the teacher to his true disciple. He pleads with him that the uprightness of the scholar will be the truest answer to all attacks on the character or teaching of the master.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11Verse 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.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11People often judge parents based on how their children behave in public.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. The wisdom of children both reflects credit on parents and contributes to their aid in difficulties.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 27
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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