Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools.
New American Standard Bible
Than for one to listen to 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.
Holman Bible
than to listen to the song of fools,
A Conservative Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise man, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
American Standard Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Amplified
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.
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.
Darby Translation
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.
Julia Smith Translation
Good to hear the reproof of the wise one, above a man hearing the song of the foolish:
King James 2000
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Better to listen to [the] rebuke of [the] wise than for a man to listen to [the] song of fools.
Modern King James verseion
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
It is better to give ear to the chastening of a wise man, than to hear the song of fools.
NET Bible
It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.
New Heart English Bible
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
The Emphasized Bible
Better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for any man to hear the song of dullards,
Webster
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
World English Bible
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Youngs Literal Translation
Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than for a man to hear a song of fools,
Interlinear
Towb
Shama`
שׁמע
Shama`
hear, hearken, obey, publish, understand, obedient, diligently, shew, sound, declare, discern, noise, perceive, tell, reported,
Usage: 1158
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 7:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
People Generally Do Not Know What Is Best For Them
4 For the wise person thinks carefully when in mourning, but fools focus their thoughts on pleasure. 5 It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools. 6 For as thorns burn to heat a pot, so also is the laughter of the fool even this is pointless.
Cross References
Psalm 141:5
Let one who is righteous strike me; It is an act of gracious love. Let him rebuke me, because it is oil for my head; do not let my head refuse it. My prayers continuously will be against their wicked activities.
Proverbs 15:31-32
Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.
Psalm 69:12
The prominent people mock me, composing drinking songs.
Proverbs 9:8
Don't rebuke a mocker or he will hate you. Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you.
Proverbs 13:13
Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it, but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.
Proverbs 27:6
Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.
Revelation 3:19
I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!