Ecclesiastes 7:5

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous man smite and correct me–it is a kindness. Oil so choice let not my head refuse or discourage; for even in their evils or calamities shall my prayer continue. [Prov. 9:8; 19:25; 25:12; Gal. 6:1.]

Psalm 69:12

They who sit in [the city's] gate talk about me, and I am the song of the drunkards.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, but he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] is rewarded.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses instruction and correction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.

Proverbs 17:10

A reproof enters deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred lashes into a [self-confident] fool. [Isa. 32:6.]

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring or nose ring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and obeys.

Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are lavish and deceitful.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp, and the whole teaching [of the law] is light, and reproofs of discipline are the way of life, [Ps. 19:8; 119:105.]

Proverbs 9:8

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. [Ps. 141:5.]

Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are like prodding goads, and firmly fixed [in the mind] like nails are the collected sayings which are given [as proceeding] from one Shepherd. [Ezek. 37:24.]

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth and sensual joy.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of wise men heard in quiet are better than the shouts of him who rules among fools.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I tell their faults and convict and convince and reprove and chasten [I discipline and instruct them]. So be enthusiastic and in earnest and burning with zeal and repent [changing your mind and attitude]. [Prov. 3:12.]