Ecclesiastes 7:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

A sensible person mourns, but fools always laugh.

Cross References

Hosea 7:5

On the day their king was crowned, his officials got him drunk, and he joined in their foolishness.

Daniel 5:30

That same night, the king was killed.

Jeremiah 51:57

I, the Lord All-Powerful, the true King, promise that the officials and advisors, the governors and leaders, and the soldiers of Babylon will get drunk, fall asleep, and never wake up.

Jeremiah 51:39

And since they are hungry, I will give them a banquet. They will celebrate, get drunk, then fall asleep, never to wake up!

Isaiah 21:4

My head spins; I'm horrified! Early evening, my favorite time, has become a nightmare.

1 Kings 20:16

At noon, King Ahab and his Israelite army marched out of Samaria, with the young soldiers in front. King Benhadad of Syria and the 32 kings with him were drunk when the scouts he had sent out ran up to his tent, shouting, “We just now saw soldiers marching out of Samaria!”

2 Samuel 13:28

But he told his servants, “Keep an eye on Amnon. When he gets a little drunk from the wine and is feeling relaxed, I'll give the signal. Then kill him! I've commanded you to do it, so don't be afraid. Be strong and brave.”

1 Samuel 30:16

He led David to the Amalekites. They were eating and drinking everywhere, celebrating because of what they had taken from Philistia and Judah.

1 Samuel 25:36

Abigail went back home and found Nabal throwing a party fit for a king. He was very drunk and feeling good, so she didn't tell him anything that night.

Nahum 1:10

They are like drunkards overcome by wine, or like twisted thornbushes burning in a fire.

Ecclesiastes 2:1

I said to myself, “Have fun and enjoy yourself!” But this didn't make sense.

Ecclesiastes 7:3

Choose sorrow over laughter because a sad face may hide a happy heart.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

Correction from someone wise is better by far than praise from fools.