Ecclesiastes 7:5
What does Ecclesiastes 7:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Ecclesiastes 7:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
KJV
King James Version · 1611It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949It is better to take note of the protest of the wise, than for a man to give ear to the song of the foolish.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than <FI>for<Fi> a man to hear a song of fools,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The heart of the wise is where there is mourning, and the heart of fools where there is mirth.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
- Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shameshall be tohim that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
- Psalms 141:5
Let the righteous smite me, it shall bea kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be asoil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.
- Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
- Psalms 69:12
They that sit in the gate talk of me; AndI amthe song of the drunkards.
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