Ecclesiastes 7:5

Catholic Public Domain Version

The heart of the wise is a place of mourning, and the heart of the foolish is a place of rejoicing.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

I considered toward the right, and I looked, but there was no one who would know me. Flight has perished before me, and there is no one who has concern for my soul.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate.

Proverbs 13:18

Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.

Proverbs 17:10

A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.

Proverbs 25:12

Whoever reproves the wise and obedient ear is like an earring of gold with a shining pearl.

Proverbs 27:6

The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one.

Proverbs 6:23

For commandment is a lamp, and law is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not be willing to argue with a mocker, lest he hate you. Dispute with the wise, and he will love you.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are like a goad, and like nails deeply fastened, which, through the counsel of teachers, are set forth by one pastor.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

Anger is better than laughter. For through the sadness of the countenance, the soul of one who offends may be corrected.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of the wise are heard in silence, more so than the outcry of a prince among the foolish.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love, I rebuke and chastise. Therefore, be zealous and do penance.