King James Bible
KJVIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 7:5
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 7:5 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. | |
American Standard VersionASV | It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | It is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools. | |
English Revised VersionERV | It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. | |
World English BibleWEB | It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than for a man to hear a song of fools, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. |
American Standard Version
ASVIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIt is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIt is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.
English Revised Version
ERVIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
World English Bible
WEBIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBetter to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than for a man to hear a song of fools,
American King James Version
AKJVIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
King James Bible
KJVIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
American Standard Version
ASVIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIt is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIt is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.
English Revised Version
ERVIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
World English Bible
WEBIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBetter to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than for a man to hear a song of fools,
American King James Version
AKJVIt is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.