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.
Better
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.
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
and joy may end in grief.