Ecclesiastes 7:3

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.

Cross References

Psalm 119:67

Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

I said of laughter, *It is foolishness;* and of mirth, *What does it accomplish?*

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

Daniel 10:19

He said, *Greatly beloved man, don't be afraid: shalom be to you, be strong, yes, be strong.* When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, *Let my lord speak; for you have strengthened me.*

Luke 6:21

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

Luke 6:25

Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;