Proverbs 27:11

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

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother.

A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

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

Then I despised everything I had worked for on earth, that is, the things that I will leave to the person who will succeed me.

For I have received considerable joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed, brother, through you.

I was overjoyed to find some of your children living truthfully, just as the Father has commanded us.

Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word.

As arrows in the hand of a warrior, so also are children born during one's youth.