Ecclesiastes 2:2

Catholic Public Domain Version

Laughter, I considered an error. And to rejoicing, I said: "Why are you being deceived, to no purpose?"

Cross References

Proverbs 14:13

Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning occupies the limits of joy.

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful soul makes a lifetime flourish. A gloomy spirit dries out the bones.