King James Bible
KJVMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 27:11
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 27:11 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. | |
American Standard VersionASV | My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Study wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me. | |
English Revised VersionERV | My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. | |
World English BibleWEB | Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproaches me. |
American Standard Version
ASVMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBStudy wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBe wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.
English Revised Version
ERVMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
World English Bible
WEBBe wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBe wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.
American King James Version
AKJVMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproaches me.
King James Bible
KJVMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
American Standard Version
ASVMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBStudy wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBe wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.
English Revised Version
ERVMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
World English Bible
WEBBe wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBe wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.
American King James Version
AKJVMy son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproaches me.