Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.

Cross References (9)

  • Proverbs 15:31–32 (10)

    He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

  • Psalms 141:5 (8)

    Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse i

  • Revelation 3:19 (4)

    Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

  • Proverbs 13:18 (3)

    Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

  • Proverbs 17:10 (3)

    A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

  • Proverbs 9:8 (3)

    Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

  • Proverbs 13:13 (2)

    He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

  • Psalms 69:12 (2)

    Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.

  • Proverbs 27:6 (2)

    The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.