Ecclesiastes 7:3

Bible in Basic English 1965

Sorrow is better than joy; when the face is sad the mind gets better.

Cross References

Psalm 119:67

Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me to have been through trouble; so that I might come to the knowledge of your rules.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

Of laughing I said, It is foolish; and of joyWhat use is it?

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The hearts of the wise are in the house of weeping; but the hearts of the foolish are in the house of joy.

Daniel 10:19

And he said to me, O man greatly loved, have no fear: peace be with you, be strong and let your heart be lifted up. And at his words I became strong, and said, Let my lord say on, for you have given me strength.

Luke 6:21

Happy are you who are in need of food now: for you will be made full. Happy are you who are weeping now; for you will be glad.

Luke 6:25

Unhappy are you who are full of food now: for you will be in need. Unhappy are you who are laughing now: for you will be crying in sorrow.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our present trouble, which is only for a short time, is working out for us a much greater weight of glory;