Ecclesiastes 7:5

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

Psalm 141:5

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

Proverbs 15:31-32

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame'shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

Psalm 69:12

They that 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

Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath 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 reprove 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 the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.
Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 13:13
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:31
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath 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 reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

The song

Psalm 69:12
They that 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.

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