Ecclesiastes 7:5
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.”
טוֹב
Taste and see. David does not say understand or agree — he says taste. Towb is goodness you experience, not just believe in. God's goodness is not a theological position. It is something you encounter when you draw near to Him.
שָׁמַע
who listens to
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שָׁמַע
To hear, to listen, to obey. Shema. Hear O Israel. In Hebrew to truly hear means to obey. God is looking for those who hear with the intention to do.
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שִׁיר
the song of
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שִׁיר
A song, singing. Shiyr. He put a new song in my mouth. Every fresh encounter with God produces fresh praise.
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כְּסִיל
fools
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כְּסִיל
properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
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חָכָם
a wise person
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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גְּעָרָה
the rebuke of
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גְּעָרָה
a chiding
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