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Ecclesiastes 7:5

Christian Standard Bible

5 It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise person than to listen to the song of fools,

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American Standard Version

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

English Standard Version

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

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 person Than for one to listen to the song of fools.

New International Version

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

New Living Translation

Better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.

World English Bible

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