Proverbs 27:11
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
World English Bible (Public Domain)
In context
Before · Proverbs 27:9–10
9Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend. 10Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend. Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster. A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.
11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.