Ecclesiastes 7:5

In 11 translations

BSB

It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.

KJV

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

WEB

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.

ASV

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

LSV

Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, || Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools,

YLT

Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools,

DBY

It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.

DRC7:6

It is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools.

GNV7:7

Better it is to heare ye rebuke of a wise man, then that a man should heare the song of fooles.

JPS

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

LXXE

It is better to hear a reproof of a wise man, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

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Original-language editions

WLC

ט֕וֹב לִשְׁמֹ֖עַ גַּעֲרַ֣ת חָכָ֑ם מֵאִ֕ישׁ שֹׁמֵ֖עַ שִׁ֥יר כְּסִילִֽים׃

LXX-Br

Ἀγαθὸν τὸ ἀκοῦσαι ἐπιτίμησιν σοφοῦ ὑπὲρ ἄνδρα ἁκούοντα ᾆσμα ἀφρόνων.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 15:31–32He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
• Psalms 141:5Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
• Revelation 3:19Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
• Proverbs 13:18Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
• Proverbs 9:8Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
• Proverbs 17:10A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
• Proverbs 27:6The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
• Proverbs 13:13He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
• Psalms 69:12Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.

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