Proverbs 27:11
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.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.
Bible in Basic English (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.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
My son, study wisdom, and rejoice my heart, so that you may be able to respond to the one who reproaches.
Darby Bible (DBY)
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
Study wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth.
English Revised Version (ERV)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
My son, make me happy by being wise, so I can respond to anyone who criticizes me.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that taunteth me.
King James Version (KJV)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
Webster Bible (Webster)
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
World English Bible (WEB)
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.