Proverbs 27:11

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

Translations

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me [as having failed in my parental duty].

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

My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.

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

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.

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

Sé sabio, hijo mìo, y alegra mi corazòn,
para que yo responda al que me afrenta.

Become wise, dear child, and make me happy;
then nothing the world throws my way will upset me.

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me.

Sé sabio, hijo mìo, y alegra mi corazòn,
Para que yo responda al que me afrenta.

Be wise, my son, And bring joy to my heart, Then I can answer my tormentor.

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

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