Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 27:11
11Be wise, my son, make my heart glad, so I may 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
9As ointment and perfume gladden the heart, so the sweetness of one’s friend comes from his sincere counsel. 10Do not forsake your friend, or your father’s friend, nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster— better a neighbor nearby than a brother far off. Be wise, my son, make my heart glad, so I may answer anyone who taunts me. 12The prudent see danger and hide, but the naïve keep going and pay the penalty. 13Take a man’s garment, who puts up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge, as security for a seductive woman.
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 gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
- Proverbs 15:20A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
- Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad.
- Ecclesiastes 2:18I also hated all the fruit of my toil for which I had labored under the sun, because I must leave it to the one who comes after me.
- 2 John 1:4I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we received as a commandment from the Father.
- Psalms 119:42so I may answer the one taunting me, for I trust in Your word.
- Psalms 127:4As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of 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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