ASV: My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.
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.
DBY: Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.
KJV: My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
JPS: My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that taunteth me.
WBS: My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
WEB: Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
YLT: Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart. And I return my reproacher a word.
