Verse 5

It is better to take note of the protest of the wise, than for a man to give ear to the song of the foolish.

Referenced Verses

• Ps 141:5 : 5 Let the upright give me punishment; and let the god-fearing man put me in the right way; but I will not let the oil of sinners come on my head: when they do evil I will give myself to prayer.
• Prov 15:31-32 : 31 The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise. 32 He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
• Prov 13:18 : 18 Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.
• Ps 69:12 : 12 I am a cause of wonder to those in authority; a song to those who are given to strong drink.
• Prov 9:8 : 8 Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
• Prov 13:13 : 13 He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.
• Prov 17:10 : 10 A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.
• Prov 27:6 : 6 The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.
• Rev 3:19 : 19 To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.