Ecclesiastes 7:5
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.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 69:12\69:11\When I put on the clothing of grief, they said evil of me.
Proverbs 9:8Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
Proverbs 13:18Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.
Proverbs 17:10A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.
Revelation 3:19To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 7:2-7
The Value of a Good Name. 1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. 2 It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. 3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. 4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. 5 It is better to hear the rebuke of… Read the whole commentary →