Ecclesiastes 7:5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise
than to listen to the song of fools;
Ecclesiastes 7:5
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise
than to hear the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5
Good News Translation
5 It is better to have wise people reprimand you than to have stupid people sing your praises.
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Ecclesiastes 7:5
New American Standard Bible
5 It is better to (A)listen to the rebuke of a wise person
Than for one to listen to the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5
New International Version
5 It is better to heed the rebuke(A) of a wise person
than to listen to the song of fools.
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