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 strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; do not let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.

Proverbs 15:31-32

The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

Psalm 69:12

Those who sit in the gate talk about me. I am the song of the drunkards.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. 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 strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; do not let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
Proverbs 9:8
Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
Proverbs 13:13
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:31
The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 27:6
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

The song

Psalm 69:12
Those who sit in the gate talk about me. I am the song of the drunkards.

General references

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