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 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.