Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise person
than to listen to the song of fools,

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous one strike me—
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me not refuse it.
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.

Proverbs 15:31-32

One who listens to life-giving rebukes
will be at home among the wise.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

Psalm 69:12

Those who sit at the city gate talk about me,
and drunkards make up songs about me.

Proverbs 9:8

Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Proverbs 13:13

The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.

Proverbs 27:6

The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 one strike me—
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me not refuse it.
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.
Proverbs 9:8
Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Proverbs 13:13
The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:31
One who listens to life-giving rebukes
will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 27:6
The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent.

The song

Psalm 69:12
Those who sit at the city gate talk about me,
and drunkards make up songs about me.

General references

Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief.

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