Study wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth.
This bible verse has been derived from Douay-Rheims Bible
If you can take a closer look at Proverbs chapter 27 from verse 10 to 12, and take a bible study you will understand verse 11 better which talks more about:
(11) My son.--The address of a father to his son, or master to pupil.
That I may answer him that reproacheth me for having brought you up badly when he sees you ignorant or ill-behaved. So Christians are exhorted to let their "light so shine before men" that their Father in heaven may be thereby glorified.
(Matthew 5:16).
- Ellicott's Commentary
Verse 11. - My son, be wise, and make my heart glad. The exhortation of a father to his son, or of a teacher to his pupil. Such address is not found elsewhere in this latter portion of the book, though common in previous parts. Such development of wisdom delights a father's heart, as Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 23:15, Proverbs 24. That I may answer him that reproacheth me (Psalm 119:42; comp. Psalm 127:5; Ecclus. 30:2). If the pupil did not show wisdom and morality in his conduct, the teacher would incur blame for the apparent failure of his education; whereas the high tone of the disciple might be appealed to as a proof of the merit and efficacy of the tutor's discipline. On the other hand, the evil doings of Hebrews often made the Name of God to be blasphemed among the Gentiles; just as nowadays the inconsistent lives of Christians are the greatest impediment to the success of missionary efforts in heathen countries.
- Pulpit commentary
…10 Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. 11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me. 12 The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.…
The moral lesson of this Bible verse is:
My child, show good sense! Then I will be happy and able to answer anyone who criticizes me.
The lesson in the Bible verse has been obtained from: Treasury Of Scripture
There are more bible verses closely related to this verse, which are:
Psalm 2:10
Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.Psalm 119:42
Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.Psalm 127:5
Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.Proverbs 23:15
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.Proverbs 23:25
May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.Proverbs 27:12
The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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True Wisdom begins and ends with the Lord. Wisdom is a gift from the Lord.
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