Ecclesiastes 7:6

Bible in Basic English 1965

Like the cracking of thorns under a pot, so is the laugh of a foolish man; and this again is to no purpose.

Cross References

Psalm 118:12

They are round me like bees; but they are put out like a fire among thorns; for in the name of the Lord I will have them cut down.

Psalm 58:9

Before they are conscious of it, let them be cut down like thorns; let a strong wind take them away like waste growth.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

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

Amos 8:10

Your feasts will be turned into sorrow and all your melody into songs of grief; everyone will be clothed with haircloth, and the hair of every head will be cut; I will make the weeping like that for an only son, and the end of it like a bitter day.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, Keep in mind, my son, that when you were living, you had your good things, while Lazarus had evil things: but now, he is comforted and you are in pain.

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.