Proverbs 27:11

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Be wise, my son, and gladden my heart, that I may return a word to the one reproaching me.

Latin

Stude sapientiæ, fili mi, et lætifica cor meum, ut possis exprobranti respondere sermonem.

Hebrew

English

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

People often judge parents based on how their children behave in public.

Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Psalm 119:42
Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.
Proverbs 23:15–16
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
2 John 1:4
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
Proverbs 23:24–25
The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Ecclesiastes 2:18–21
I hated all for which I had toiled under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Philemon 1:19–20
I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self.
Psalm 127:4–5
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.
Philemon 1:7
I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.