Ecclesiastes 7:5

New International Version

It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

Psalm 69:12

Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of the drunkards.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.

Proverbs 13:18

Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

Proverbs 27:6

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

Proverbs 6:23

For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,

Proverbs 9:8

Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.