But the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
So is the laughter of the fool.
This also is vanity.
aThe patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
| << Ecclesiastes 7:4 | Ecclesiastes 7:6 >> |
American Standard Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Amplified® Bible
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
Contemporary English Version
Harsh correction is better than the songs of a fool.
Darby English Version
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.
Good News Bible
It is better to have wise people reprimand you than to have stupid people sing your praises.
King James Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
New American Standard Bible
It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise man Than for one to listen to the song of fools.
New International Version
It is better to heed a wise man's rebuke
than to listen to the song of fools.
New King James Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise
Than for a man to hear the song of fools.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
It seems wiser to listen to the rebuke of a wise man Than for one to listen to the song of fools.
Revised Standard Version
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
Young's Literal Translation
Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than `for' a man to hear a song of fools,
New English Translation
It is better for a person to receive1 a rebuke from those who are wise2 than to listen to the song3 of fools.
| << Ecclesiastes 7:4 | Ecclesiastes 7:6 >> |
Join 137,028+ readers
A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning
Consistent Bible study is hard to start.
The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.
Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.