Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy,
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.

Solomon’s proverbs:

A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.

Then I can answer the one who taunts me,
for I trust in Your word.

My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart will indeed rejoice.

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the sons born in one’s youth.

A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.

The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,
and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

I hated all my work that I labored at under the sun because I must leave it to the man who comes after me.

I was very glad to find some of your children walking in the truth, in keeping with a command we have received from the Father.

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My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.