Ecclesiastes 7:5

New King James Version

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise Than for a man to hear the song of fools.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.

Psalm 69:12

Those who sit in the gate speak against me, And I am the song of the drunkards.

Proverbs 13:13

He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

Proverbs 17:10

Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.

Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

Proverbs 9:8

Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven 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 mirth.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.