Ecclesiastes 7:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Harsh correction is better than the songs of a fool.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let your faithful people correct and punish me. My prayers condemn the deeds of those who do wrong, so don't let me be friends with any of them.

Psalm 69:12

Rulers and judges gossip about me, and drunkards make up songs to mock me.

Proverbs 13:13

If you reject God's teaching, you will pay the price; if you obey his commands, you will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:18

All who refuse correction will be poor and disgraced; all who accept correction will be praised.

Proverbs 17:10

A sensible person accepts correction, but you can't beat sense into a fool.

Proverbs 25:12

Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewellery made of gold.

Proverbs 27:6

You can trust a friend who corrects you, but kisses from an enemy are nothing but lies.

Proverbs 6:23

The Law of the Lord is a lamp, and its teachings shine brightly. Correction and self-control will lead you through life.

Proverbs 9:8

Any boaster you correct will only hate you. But if you correct someone who has common sense, you will be loved.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Words of wisdom are like the stick a farmer uses to make animals move. These sayings come from God, our only shepherd, and they are like nails that fasten things together.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

A sensible person mourns, but fools always laugh.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

Words of wisdom spoken softly make much more sense than the shouts of a ruler to a crowd of fools.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and punish everyone I love. So make up your minds to turn away from your sins.