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Contemporary English Version
Ecclesiastes 7:5
Harsh correction is better than the songs of a fool.
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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.
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
1 A good reputation at the time of death is better than loving care at the time of birth. 2 It's better to go to a funeral than to attend a feast; funerals remind us that we all must die. 3 Choose sorrow over laughter because a sad face may hide a happy heart. 4 A sensible person mourns, but fools always laugh. 5 Harsh correction is better than the songs of a fool. 6 Foolish laughter is stupid. It sounds like thorns crackling in a fire.
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
Noah did everything the Lord told him to do.
Noah did everything the Lord told him to do.
Exodus 39:32
So the people of Israel finished making everything the Lord had told Moses to make.
So the people of Israel finished making everything the Lord had told Moses to make.
Exodus 40:16
Moses followed the Lord 's instructions.
Moses followed the Lord 's instructions.
Psalms 119:6
Thinking about your commands will keep me from doing some foolish thing.
Thinking about your commands will keep me from doing some foolish thing.
Matthew 3:15
Jesus answered, "For now this is how it should be, because we must do all that God wants us to do." Then John agreed.
Jesus answered, "For now this is how it should be, because we must do all that God wants us to do." Then John agreed.
Luke 8:21
Jesus answered, "My mother and my brothers are those people who hear and obey God's message."
Jesus answered, "My mother and my brothers are those people who hear and obey God's message."
John 2:5
Mary then said to the servants, "Do whatever Jesus tells you to do."
Mary then said to the servants, "Do whatever Jesus tells you to do."
John 13:17
You know these things, and God will bless you, if you do them.
You know these things, and God will bless you, if you do them.
Philippians 2:8
Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died on a cross.
Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died on a cross.
Hebrews 5:8
Jesus is God's own Son, but still he had to suffer before he could learn what it really means to obey God.
Jesus is God's own Son, but still he had to suffer before he could learn what it really means to obey God.
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.
