Ecclesiastes 7:5

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

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man smite me, [as] a kindness. And let him reprove me, [as] oil upon the head. Let not my head refuse it. For even in their wickedness my prayer shall continue.

Proverbs 15:31-32

The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame [are to] him who refuses correction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.

Psalm 69:12

Those who sit in the gate talk of me, and [I am] the song of the drunkards.

Proverbs 9:8

Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee. Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.

Proverbs 13:13

He who despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke enters deeper into him who has 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.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

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Summary

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

The song

General references

Bible References

Better

Psalm 141:5
Let a righteous man smite me, [as] a kindness. And let him reprove me, [as] oil upon the head. Let not my head refuse it. For even in their wickedness my prayer shall continue.
Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee. Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 13:13
He who despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who fears the commandment shall be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:31
The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke enters deeper into him who has 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.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

The song

Psalm 69:12
Those who sit in the gate talk of me, and [I am] the song of the drunkards.

General references

Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is heaviness.