Proverbs 27:11
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
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- Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
- Psalm 119:42 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.
- Proverbs 23:15–16 My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine. Yes, my heart will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.