11 jBe wise, kmy son, and lmake my heart glad,
that I may manswer him who reproaches me.
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Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise son makes a glad father,
but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.
Proverbs 23:15
My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart too will be glad.
Proverbs 23:24
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;
he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Proverbs 29:3
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Psalm 119:42
then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.
Psalm 127:5
Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
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