God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 27:11
11Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad so that I can answer anyone who criticizes 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
9Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend is a fragrant forest. 10Do not abandon your friend or your father’s friend. Do not go to a relative’s home when you are in trouble. A neighbor living nearby is better than a relative far away. Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad so that I can answer anyone who criticizes me. 12Sensible people foresee trouble and hide. Gullible people go ahead ⌞and⌟ suffer. 13Hold on to the garment of one who guarantees a stranger’s loan, and hold responsible the person who makes a loan in behalf of a foreigner.
Read all of Proverbs 27Proverbs 27:11 word by word
חֲכַ֣ם בְּ֭נִי וְשַׂמַּ֣ח לִבִּ֑י וְאָשִׁ֖יבָה חֹרְפִ֣י דָבָֽר׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 27:11
- Proverbs 10:1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
- Proverbs 15:20A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish child despises its mother.
- Proverbs 23:15My son, if you have a wise heart, my heart will rejoice as well.
- Ecclesiastes 2:18I came to hate everything for which I had worked so hard under the sun, because I will have to leave it to the person who replaces me.
- 2 John 1:4I was very happy to find some of your children living in the truth as the Father has commanded us.
- Psalms 119:42Then I will have an answer for the one who insults me since I trust your word.
- Psalms 127:4The children born to a man when he is young are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.
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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