Ecclesiastes 7:5 | |
NASB: It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise man Than for one to listen to the song of fools. (NASB ©1995) GWT: It is better to listen to wise people who reprimand you than to fools who sing your praises. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. ASV: It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. BBE: 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. DBY: It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools. JPS: It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. WBS: It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. WEB: It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. YLT: Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools, | |
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