Proverbs 27:11
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproaches me.
American King James Version (AKJV)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproaches me.
American Standard Version (ASV)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.
Webster's Revision
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
World English Bible
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
English Revised Version (ERV)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Barnes's Proverbs 27:11 Bible Commentary
The 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.
Wesley's Proverbs 27:11 Bible Commentary
27:11 Reproacheth - For being the father of a wicked son.