Cross references
Proverbs 27:11
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart,
so that I can answer him who taunts me.
Proverbs 27:11 has 11 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 5 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 10:1 (9 votes) and Psalm 119:42 (7 votes). 4 other verses point back to it. It links with 5 other books, from 1 Samuel 28 to 2 John 1.
Which verses does Proverbs 27:11 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Proverbs 10:19 votes
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
- Psalm 119:427 votes
Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.
- Proverbs 23:15–165 votes
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice. My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
- Proverbs 23:24–254 votes
The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!
- 2 John 1:44 votes
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
- Proverbs 15:203 votes
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
- Proverbs 29:33 votes
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
- Ecclesiastes 2:18–213 votes
I hated all for which I had toiled under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me. And who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have worked skillfully under the sun. This too is futile. …
- Psalm 127:4–52 votes
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. 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.
- Philemon 1:72 votes
I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
- Philemon 1:19–202 votes
Which verses point to Proverbs 27:11?
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