Ecclesiastes 7:3

God's Word

Sorrow is better than laughter because, in spite of a sad face, the heart can be joyful.

Cross References

Psalm 119:67

Before you made me suffer, I used to wander off, but now I hold on to your word.

Psalm 119:71

It was good that I had to suffer in order to learn your laws.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

I thought, “Laughter doesn’t make any sense. What does pleasure accomplish?”

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The minds of wise people think about funerals, but the minds of fools think about banquets.

Daniel 10:19

He said, “Don’t be afraid. You are highly respected. Everything is alright! Be strong! Be strong!” As he talked to me, I became stronger. I said, “Sir, tell me what you came to say. You have strengthened me.”

Luke 6:21

Blessed are those who are hungry. They will be satisfied. Blessed are those who are crying. They will laugh.

Luke 6:25

How horrible it will be for those who are well-fed. They will be hungry. How horrible it will be for those who are laughing. They will mourn and cry.

2 Corinthians 4:17

Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine.