Ecclesiastes 7:5

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

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  • Ps 141:5 : 5 Let a righteous person strike me—it is a kindness; let them rebuke me—it is oil on my head, which my head will not refuse. For my prayer is still against the deeds of the wicked.
  • Prov 15:31-32 : 31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise. 32 Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.
  • Prov 13:18 : 18 Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.
  • Ps 69:12 : 12 I wore sackcloth as my clothing and became a byword to them.
  • Prov 9:8 : 8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you.
  • Prov 13:13 : 13 Whoever despises the word will bring destruction upon themselves, but respecting the commandment brings a reward.
  • Prov 17:10 : 10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
  • Prov 27:6 : 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.
  • Rev 3:19 : 19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Eccl 7:2-4
    3 verses
    85%

    2It is better to go to a house of mourning than to a house of feasting, because death is the destination of everyone, and the living should take it to heart.

    3Sorrow is better than laughter, for when the face is sad, the heart may be improved.

    4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.

  • Eccl 7:6
    81%

    6For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of fools—this too is meaningless.

  • Eccl 9:16-17
    2 verses
    80%

    16So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.

    17The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    78%

    31The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

    32Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.

  • Prov 17:10
    78%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 15:5
    78%

    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 1:5
    77%

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

  • Prov 12:15
    76%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

  • Eccl 4:13
    76%

    13Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.

  • Prov 26:4-5
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    76%

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 10:8
    75%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 14:33
    75%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 8:5
    75%

    5Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

  • Prov 15:14
    75%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Eccl 5:1
    75%

    1Do not be hasty with your mouth, and do not let your heart rush to speak anything before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore, let your words be few.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Prov 15:7
    74%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • Prov 13:1
    74%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.

  • Eccl 7:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

    10Do not say, 'Why were the old days better than these?' For it is not wise to ask such questions.

  • Prov 25:12
    74%

    12Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.

  • Prov 15:2
    74%

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 27:5
    74%

    5Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

  • Prov 24:7
    74%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 1:7
    73%

    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 15:21
    73%

    21Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

  • Prov 16:22
    73%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    73%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 29:9
    73%

    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

  • Prov 12:23
    73%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 9:7
    73%

    7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse.

  • Prov 13:16
    73%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 14:24
    73%

    24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 10:14
    73%

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 10:23
    73%

    23A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

  • Prov 17:24
    73%

    24Wisdom is before the face of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 17:16
    73%

    16Why should a fool pay for wisdom when he has no intention of understanding it?

  • Prov 19:20
    72%

    20Listen to advice and accept discipline, so that you may become wise in the future.

  • Prov 19:10
    72%

    10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

  • Prov 18:15
    72%

    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 14:16
    72%

    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.