Verse 5
It is better{H2896} to hear{H8085} the rebuke{H1606} of the wise,{H2450} than for a man{H376} to hear{H8085} the song{H7892} of fools.{H3684}
Referenced Verses
- Ps 141:5 : 5 Let the righteous{H6662} smite{H1986} me, [it shall be] a kindness;{H2617} And let him reprove{H3198} me, [it shall be as] oil{H8081} upon the head;{H7218} Let not my head{H7218} refuse{H5106} it: For even in their wickedness{H7451} shall my prayer{H8605} continue.
- Prov 15:31-32 : 31 The ear{H241} that hearkeneth{H8085} to the reproof{H8433} of life{H2416} Shall abide{H3885} among{H7130} the wise.{H2450} 32 He that refuseth{H6544} correction{H4148} despiseth{H3988} his own soul;{H5315} But he that hearkeneth{H8085} to reproof{H8433} getteth{H7069} understanding.{H3820}
- Prov 13:18 : 18 Poverty{H7389} and shame{H7036} [shall be to] him that refuseth{H6544} correction;{H4148} But he that regardeth{H8104} reproof{H8433} shall be honored.{H3513}
- Ps 69:12 : 12 They that sit in{H3427} the gate{H8179} talk{H7878} of me; And [I am] the song{H5058} of the drunkards.{H8354}
- Prov 9:8 : 8 Reprove{H3198} not a scoffer,{H3887} lest he hate{H8130} thee: Reprove{H3198} a wise man,{H2450} and he will love{H157} thee.
- Prov 13:13 : 13 Whoso despiseth{H936} the word{H1697} bringeth destruction{H2254} on himself; But he that feareth{H3373} the commandment{H4687} shall be rewarded.{H7999}
- Prov 17:10 : 10 A rebuke{H1606} entereth{H5181} deeper into one{H995} that hath understanding Than a hundred{H3967} stripes{H5221} into a fool.{H3684}
- Prov 27:6 : 6 Faithful{H539} are the wounds{H6482} of a friend;{H157} But the kisses{H5390} of an enemy{H8130} are profuse.{H6280}
- Rev 3:19 : 19 As many as{G3745} I{G1473} love,{G5368} I{G1473} reprove{G1651} and{G2532} chasten:{G3811} be zealous{G2206} therefore,{G3767} and{G2532} repent.{G3340}