Ecclesiastes 7:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 7:5 say?
Ecclesiastes 7:5 in modern King James wording reads: "It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools."
Where is Ecclesiastes 7:5 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 7:5 is verse 5 of chapter 7 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
Which translations of Ecclesiastes 7:5 can I read here?
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