Ecclesiastes 7:5

New Century Version

It is better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

If a good person punished me, that would be kind. If he corrected me, that would be like perfumed oil on my head. I shouldn’t refuse it. But I pray against those who do evil.

Psalm 69:12

They make fun of me in public places, and the drunkards make up songs about me.

Proverbs 13:13

Those who reject what they are taught will pay for it, but those who obey what they are told will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:18

A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced, but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

Proverbs 17:10

A wise person will learn more from a warning than a fool will learn from a hundred lashings.

Proverbs 25:12

A wise warning to someone who will listen is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.

Proverbs 27:6

The slap of a friend can be trusted to help you, but the kisses of an enemy are nothing but lies.

Proverbs 6:23

These commands are like a lamp; this teaching is like a light. And the correction that comes from them will help you have life.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not correct those who make fun of wisdom, or they will hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Words from wise people are like sharp sticks used to guide animals. They are like nails that have been driven in firmly. Altogether they are wise teachings that come from one Shepherd.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

A wise person thinks about death, but a fool thinks only about having a good time.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The quiet words of a wise person are better than the shouts of a foolish ruler.

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right, and change your hearts and lives.