Cross references
Ecclesiastes 7:5
It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke
than to listen to the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5 has 9 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 6 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 15:31–32 (11 votes) and Psalm 141:5 (9 votes). 6 other verses point back to it. It links with 5 other books, from 1 Kings 1 to Revelation 3.
Which verses does Ecclesiastes 7:5 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Proverbs 15:31–3211 votes
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
- Psalm 141:59 votes
Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
- Revelation 3:195 votes
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
- Proverbs 9:84 votes
Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
- Proverbs 13:184 votes
Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
- Proverbs 17:104 votes
A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
- Proverbs 27:63 votes
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
- Psalm 69:122 votes
Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.
- Proverbs 13:132 votes
He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
Which verses point to Ecclesiastes 7:5?
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