Proverbs 27:11 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 27:11 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 27:11 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 27:11 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.”

Proverbs 27:11 — World English Bible

Proverbs 27:11 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 27:11 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:11 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.”

Proverbs 27:11 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 27:11 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.”

Proverbs 27:11 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 27:11 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“My sonne, be wise, and reioyce mine heart, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.”

Proverbs 27:11 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 27:11 in Context — Proverbs 27

9 O óleo e o perfume alegram ao coração; assim é a doçura de um amigo com um conselho sincero.

10 Não abandones o teu amigo, nem o amigo de teu pai; nem entres na casa de teu irmão no dia de tua adversidade; melhor é o vizinho que está perto do que o irmão que está longe.

11 Sê sábio, meu filho, e alegra meu coração; para que eu tenha algo a responder para aquele que me desprezar.

12 O prudente vê o mal, [e] se esconde; [mas] os ingênuos passam adiante, e sofrem as consequências.

13 Toma a roupa daquele que fica por fiador de estranho; toma penhor daquele [que fica por fiador] da estranha.

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What Does Proverbs 27:11 Mean?

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