Ecclesiastes 7:5

New Living Translation

Better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they correct me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it. But I pray constantly against the wicked and their deeds.

Psalm 69:12

I am the favorite topic of town gossip, and all the drunks sing about me.

Proverbs 13:13

People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.

Proverbs 13:18

If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.

Proverbs 17:10

A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.

Proverbs 25:12

To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.

Proverbs 27:6

Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.

Proverbs 6:23

For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life.

Proverbs 9:8

So don’t bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise are like cattle prods—painful but helpful. Their collected sayings are like a nail-studded stick with which a shepherd drives the sheep.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

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

Ecclesiastes 9:17

Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.