Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to give ear to the chastening of a wise man, than to hear the song of fools.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous rather smite me friendly, and reprove me: so will I take it as though he had poured oil on my head; it shall not hurt my head. Yea, I will pray yet for their wickedness.

Proverbs 15:31-32

The ear that hearkeneth unto wholesome warning, and enclineth thereto, shall dwell among the wise.

Proverbs 13:18

He that thinketh scorn to be reformed, cometh to poverty and shame; but whoso receiveth correction, shall come to honour.

Psalm 69:12

They that sit in the gate speak against me, and the drunkards make songs upon me.

Proverbs 9:8

Reprove not a scorner, lest he owe thee evil will: but rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoso despiseth the word, destroyeth himself; but he that feareth the commandment shall have peace.

Proverbs 17:10

One reproof only doth more good to him that hath understanding, than a hundred stripes unto a fool.

Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a lover, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Be fervent 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 rather smite me friendly, and reprove me: so will I take it as though he had poured oil on my head; it shall not hurt my head. Yea, I will pray yet for their wickedness.
Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scorner, lest he owe thee evil will: but rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 13:13
Whoso despiseth the word, destroyeth himself; but he that feareth the commandment shall have peace.
Proverbs 15:31
The ear that hearkeneth unto wholesome warning, and enclineth thereto, shall dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 17:10
One reproof only doth more good to him that hath understanding, than a hundred stripes unto a fool.
Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a lover, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Be fervent therefore and repent.

The song

Psalm 69:12
They that sit in the gate speak against me, and the drunkards make songs upon me.

General references

Proverbs 14:13
The heart is sorrowful even in laughter; and the end of mirth is heaviness.