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It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 7 of Ecclesiastes. Qohelet presents a series of paradoxical contrasts: a good name is better than fine perfume, the day of death better than the day of birth, and the house of mourning better than the house of feasting. The purpose is not to glorify sadness, but to recognize that contemplating death can produce deeper reflection than the constant pursuit of entertainment. The correction of the wise may be more beneficial than the superficial laughter of fools.
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Compare Ecclesiastes 7:5 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Es ist besser hören das Schelten der Weisen, denn hören den Gesang der Narren.
Español · RVR1909 Mejor es oír la reprensión del sabio, que la canción de los necios.
Español · NTBT Mejor es escuchar la reprensión de un sabio que escuchar la canción de los necios.
Français · LSG Mieux vaut entendre la réprimande du sage que d'entendre le chant des insensés.
Italiano · DIO1885 Meglio vale udir lo sgridar del savio, che se alcuno ode il cantar de’ pazzi.
Português · ARC Melhor é ouvir a repreensão do sábio, do que ouvir alguém a canção do tolo.
中文 · RCUV 聽智慧人的責備， 強如聽愚昧人歌唱；
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