Ecclesiastes 7:5

Bible in Basic English 1965

It is better to take note of the protest of the wise, than for a man to give ear to the song of the foolish.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the upright give me punishment; and let the god-fearing man put me in the right way; but I will not let the oil of sinners come on my head: when they do evil I will give myself to prayer.

Psalm 69:12

I am a cause of wonder to those in authority; a song to those who are given to strong drink.

Proverbs 13:13

He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:18

Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.

Proverbs 17:10

A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.

Proverbs 27:6

The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.

Proverbs 6:23

For the rule is a light, and the teaching a shining light; and the guiding words of training are the way of life.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The hearts of the wise are in the house of weeping; but the hearts of the foolish are in the house of joy.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish.

Revelation 3:19

To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.