Ecclesiastes 7:5
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.
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
Proverbs 15:31-32
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
Psalm 69:12
They who sit in the [city’s] gate talk about me and mock me,
And I am the song of the drunkards.
Proverbs 9:8
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.
Proverbs 13:13
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
Proverbs 17:10
A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].
Revelation 3:19
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Better
The song
General references
Bible References
Better
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].
The song
They who sit in the [city’s] gate talk about me and mock me,
And I am the song of the drunkards.
General references
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain,
And the end of joy may be grief.