Ecclesiastes 7:5
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It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 7:5
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise man Than for one to listen to the song of fools.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
- American Standard Version (1901)
It is better to take note of the protest of the wise, than for a man to give ear to the song of the foolish.
- Basic English Bible
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.
- Darby Bible
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
- Webster's Bible
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
- World English Bible
Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools,
- Youngs Literal Bible
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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