Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:5

BSB
It is better to heed a wise man's rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.
AKJV
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
CPDV
It is better to be corrected by a wise man, than to be deceived by the false praise of the foolish.
ERV
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
NHEB
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
SMT
Good to hear the reproof of the wise one, above a man hearing the song of the foolish:

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:5
Summary
Wise correction surpasses foolish entertainment
Event
Preferring wise rebuke to foolish song
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom