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Ecclesiastes 7:5
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.
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Christian Standard Bible®
It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise personthan to listen to the song of fools,
It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise personthan to listen to the song of fools,
Hebrew Names Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
King James Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
English Standard Version
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
New American Standard Bible
It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise person Than for one to listen to the song of fools.
It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise person Than for one to listen to the song of fools.
New Century Version
It is better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.
It is better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.
Amplified Bible
It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity.
It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity.
World English Bible
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Better it is to heare ye rebuke of a wise man, then that a man should heare the song of fooles.
Better it is to heare ye rebuke of a wise man, then that a man should heare the song of fooles.
Legacy Standard Bible
Better to listen to the rebuke of a wise manThan for one to listen to the song of fools.
Better to listen to the rebuke of a wise manThan for one to listen to the song of fools.
Berean Standard Bible
It is better to heed a wise man's rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.
It is better to heed a wise man's rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.
Contemporary English Version
Harsh correction is better than the songs of a fool.
Harsh correction is better than the songs of a fool.
Complete Jewish Bible
It is better to hear the rebukes of the wise than to listen to the songs of fools.
It is better to hear the rebukes of the wise than to listen to the songs of fools.
Darby Translation
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.
Easy-to-Read Version
It is better to be criticized by the wise than praised by the foolish.
It is better to be criticized by the wise than praised by the foolish.
George Lamsa Translation
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
Good News Translation
It is better to have wise people reprimand you than to have stupid people sing your praises.
It is better to have wise people reprimand you than to have stupid people sing your praises.
Lexham English Bible
Better to listen to the rebuke of the wise than for a man to listen to the song of fools.
Better to listen to the rebuke of the wise than for a man to listen to the song of fools.
Literal Translation
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
It is better to geue eare to the chastenynge of a wyse man, then to heare the songe of fooles.
It is better to geue eare to the chastenynge of a wyse man, then to heare the songe of fooles.
American Standard Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
King James Version (1611)
It is better to heare the rebuke of the wise, then for a man to heare the song of fooles.
It is better to heare the rebuke of the wise, then for a man to heare the song of fooles.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
It is better to geue eare to the chastening of a wyse man, then to heare the songue of fooles:
It is better to geue eare to the chastening of a wyse man, then to heare the songue of fooles:
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
English Revised Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
It is betere to be repreued of a wijs man, than to be disseyued bi the flateryng of foolis;
It is betere to be repreued of a wijs man, than to be disseyued bi the flateryng of foolis;
Update Bible Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Webster's Bible Translation
[It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
[It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
New English Translation
It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.
It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.
New King James Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise Than for a man to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise Than for a man to hear the song of fools.
New Living Translation
Better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.
Better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.
New Life Bible
It is better to listen to the sharp words of a wise man than to listen to the song of fools.
It is better to listen to the sharp words of a wise man than to listen to the song of fools.
New Revised Standard
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for any man to hear the song of dullards,
Better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for any man to hear the song of dullards,
Douay-Rheims Bible
(7-6) It is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools.
(7-6) It is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools.
Revised Standard Version
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
Young's Literal Translation
Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools,
Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools,
THE MESSAGE
You'll get more from the rebuke of a sage Than from the song and dance of fools.
You'll get more from the rebuke of a sage Than from the song and dance of fools.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise man Than for one to listen to the song of fools.
It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise man Than for one to listen to the song of fools.
Contextual Overview
1 A good name is better than oil of great price, and the day of death than the day of birth. 2 It is better to go to the house of weeping, than to go to the house of feasting; because that is the end of every man, and the living will take it to their hearts. 3 Sorrow is better than joy; when the face is sad the mind gets better. 4 The hearts of the wise are in the house of weeping; but the hearts of the foolish are in the house of joy. 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. 6 Like the cracking of thorns under a pot, so is the laugh of a foolish man; and this again is to no purpose.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
better: Psalms 141:5, Proverbs 9:8, Proverbs 13:13, Proverbs 15:31, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 17:10, Proverbs 27:6, Revelation 3:19
the song: Psalms 69:12
Reciprocal: Proverbs 14:13 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 6:22
And all these things Noah did; as God said, so he did.
And all these things Noah did; as God said, so he did.
Exodus 39:32
So all the work on the House of the Tent of meeting was done; as the Lord had given orders to Moses, so the children of Israel did it.
So all the work on the House of the Tent of meeting was done; as the Lord had given orders to Moses, so the children of Israel did it.
Exodus 40:16
And Moses did this; as the Lord gave him orders, so he did.
And Moses did this; as the Lord gave him orders, so he did.
Psalms 119:6
Then I would not be put to shame, as long as I have respect for all your teaching.
Then I would not be put to shame, as long as I have respect for all your teaching.
Matthew 3:15
But Jesus made answer, saying to him, Let it be so now: because so it is right for us to make righteousness complete. Then he gave him baptism.
But Jesus made answer, saying to him, Let it be so now: because so it is right for us to make righteousness complete. Then he gave him baptism.
Luke 8:21
But he said to them in answer, My mother and my brothers are those who have knowledge of the word of God and do it.
But he said to them in answer, My mother and my brothers are those who have knowledge of the word of God and do it.
John 2:5
His mother said to the servants, Whatever he says to you, do it.
His mother said to the servants, Whatever he says to you, do it.
John 13:17
If these things are clear to you, happy are you if you do them.
If these things are clear to you, happy are you if you do them.
Philippians 2:8
And being seen in form as a man, he took the lowest place, and let himself be put to death, even the death of the cross.
And being seen in form as a man, he took the lowest place, and let himself be put to death, even the death of the cross.
Hebrews 5:8
And though he was a Son, through the pain which he underwent, the knowledge came to him of what it was to be under God's orders;
And though he was a Son, through the pain which he underwent, the knowledge came to him of what it was to be under God's orders;
Gill's Notes on the Bible
[It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise,.... To listen to it diligently, receive it cordially, and act according to it; though it may be disagreeable to the flesh, and give present pain, yet the effect and issue will be good, and show that man to be wise that hears it, as well as he that gives it; see Psalms 141:1;
than for a man to hear the song of fools; the vain and impure songs that foolish men sing in the house of mirth; or the flatteries of foolish men, which tickle and please the mind, as music and songs do: or, "than a man that hears the song of fools" i, and is pleased with it.
i מאיש שמע שיר כסילים "quam vir audiens canticum stultorum", Montanus, Mercerus; "prae viro audiente canticum stultorum", Rambachius.
