Ecclesiastes 7:5

Ecclesiastes 7:5 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person

than to listen to the song of fools.

5It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise person

Than for one to listen to the song of fools.

5It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom

Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity.

5It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke

than to listen to the song of fools.

5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

5Anger is better then laughter: for by a sad looke the heart is made better.

5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.

5Pay attention to a wise person’s warning.

That’s better than listening to the songs of those who are foolish.

5If a wise person warns you, listen to him.

That is better for you than to listen to the songs of a foolish person.

5Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, || Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools,