Ecclesiastes 7:5-6

5 It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke
than to listen to the song of fools.

6 Like the crackling of thorns under the pot,
so is the laughter of fools.
This too is meaningless.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 7:5-6

Revelation 3:19 - Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Click to read the verse Revelation 3:19 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:19

Proverbs 17:10 - A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:10

Proverbs 13:13 - He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:13

Psalms 141:5 - Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head. My head... Click to read the verse Psalms 141:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 141:5

Proverbs 9:8 - Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:8

Psalms 69:12 - Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of the drunkards. Click to read the verse Psalms 69:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:12

Proverbs 13:18 - He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:18

Proverbs 15:31-32 - He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:31-32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:31-32

Proverbs 27:6 - Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:6