Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Be wise

Proverbs 10:1
Solomon’s proverbs:

A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 23:15
My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart will indeed rejoice.
Ecclesiastes 2:18
I hated all my work that I labored at under the sun because I must leave it to the man who comes after me.
Philemon 1:7
For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
2 John 1:4
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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Psalm 119:42
Then I can answer the one who taunts me,
for I trust in Your word.
Psalm 127:4
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the sons born in one’s youth.

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