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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.

World English Bible (WEB)

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.

King James Version (KJV)

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Sé sabio, hijo mío, y alegra mi corazón, y tendré qué responder al que me deshonrare.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Hijo mío, sé sabio y alegrarás mi corazón, así podré responder a los que me desprecian.

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