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The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible
Ecclesiastes 7:5
It is better to heed a wise man's rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.
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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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
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.
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.
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
1A good name is better than fine perfume, and one's day of death is better than his day of birth. 2It is better to enter a house of mourning than a house of feasting, since death is the end of every man, and the living should take this to heart. 3Sorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart. 4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure. 5It is better to heed a wise man's rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.6For like the crackling of thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This too is futile.
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
So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.
So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.
Exodus 39:32
So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Exodus 40:16
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.
Psalms 119:6
Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.
Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.
Matthew 3:15
"Let it be so now," Jesus replied. "It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way." Then John permitted Him.
"Let it be so now," Jesus replied. "It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way." Then John permitted Him.
Luke 8:21
But He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out."
But He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out."
John 2:5
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you."
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you."
John 13:17
If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Philippians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death-even death on a cross.
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death-even death on a cross.
Hebrews 5:8
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.
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.
