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 child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

So I loathed all the fruit of my effort, for which I worked so hard on earth, because I must leave it behind in the hands of my successor.

I have had great joy and encouragement because of your love, for the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

I rejoiced greatly because I have found some of your children living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded us.

Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

Sons born during one's youth are like arrows in a warrior's hand.