Ecclesiastes 7:5

Easy To Read Version

It is better to be criticized by a wise man\par than to be praised by a foolish person.\par

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

A good person can correct me.\par That would be kind of him.\par Your followers can criticize me.\par It would be good for them to do that.\par I would accept that.\par But I will always pray against\par the bad things those bad people do.\par

Psalm 69:12

They talk about me in public places.\par The beer drinkers make up songs about me.\par

Proverbs 13:13

If a person refuses to listen when other people try to help him, then he will bring trouble to himself. But the person who respects the things other people tell him, will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:18

If a person refuses to learn from his mistakes, then he will be poor and ashamed. But if a person listens when he is criticized or punished, then he will profit.

Proverbs 17:10

A smart person learns from the things he does wrong. But a fool learns nothing, even after a hundred lessons.

Proverbs 25:12

If a wise person gives you a warning, it is worth more than gold rings or jewelry made from the finest gold.

Proverbs 27:6

A friend might hurt you sometimes, but he does not want to do this. An enemy is different. Even when an enemy is kind to you, he wants to hurt you.

Proverbs 6:23

The commands and teachings from your parents are like a light that shows you the right way. They correct you and train you to follow the path to life.

Proverbs 9:8

So, if a man thinks that he is better than other people, don’t tell him that he is wrong. He will hate you for it. But if you try to help a wise man then he will respect you.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Words from wise men are like sharp sticks that people use to make their animals go the right way. Those teachings are like strong pegs that won’t break. \{You can trust those teachings to show you the right way to live.\} Those wise teachings all come from the same Shepherd (God).

Ecclesiastes 7:4

A wise person thinks about death,\par but a foolish person thinks only\par about having a good time.\par

Ecclesiastes 9:17

A few words quietly spoken by a wise man\par are much better than words shouted\par by a foolish ruler. {\cf2\super [37]} \par

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those people that I love. So start trying hard! Change your hearts and lives!