Verse Comparison: Proverbs 27:11
American Standard Version
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Amplified® Bible
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me [as having failed in my parental duty].
Contemporary English Version
My child, show good sense! Then I will be happy and able to answer anyone who criticizes me.
Darby English Version
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.
Good News Bible
Be wise, my child, and I will be happy; I will have an answer for anyone who criticizes me.
King James Version
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
New American Standard Bible
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me.
New International Version
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;
then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.
New King James Version
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
That I may answer him who reproaches me.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Attain wisdom, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me.
Revised Standard Version
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
Young's Literal Translation
Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.