Ecclesiastes 7:5

God's Word

It is better to listen to wise people who reprimand you than to fools who sing your praises.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.

Psalm 69:12

Those who sit at the gate gossip about me, and drunkards make up songs about me.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever despises ⌞God’s⌟ words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears ⌞God’s⌟ commands will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.

Proverbs 17:10

A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.

Proverbs 25:12

⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, ⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.

Proverbs 27:6

Wounds made by a friend are intended to help, but an enemy’s kisses are too much to bear.

Proverbs 6:23

because the command is a lamp, the teachings are a light, and the warnings from discipline are the path of life

Proverbs 9:8

Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you. Warn a wise person, and he will love you.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Words from wise people are like spurs. Their collected sayings are like nails that have been driven in firmly. They come from one shepherd.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The minds of wise people think about funerals, but the minds of fools think about banquets.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

One should pay more attention to calm words from wise people than shouting from a ruler of fools.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and discipline everyone I love. Take this seriously, and change the way you think and act.