Ecclesiastes 7:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Sorrow is even better than laughter, because when our face is sad, our heart becomes good.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:17

We have small troubles for a while now, but these troubles are helping us gain an eternal glory. That eternal glory is much greater than our troubles.

Luke 6:25

How bad it will be for you people who are full now, because you will be hungry. How bad it will be for you people who are laughing now, because you will be sad and cry.

Luke 6:21

Great blessings belong to you who are hungry now. You will be filled. Great blessings belong to you who are crying now. You will be happy and laughing.

Daniel 10:19

Then he said, “Daniel, don’t be afraid. God loves you very much. Peace be with you. Be strong now, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I became stronger. Then I said, “Sir, you have given me strength. Now you can speak.”

Psalm 119:71

Suffering was good for me; I learned your laws.

Psalm 119:67

Before I suffered, I did many wrong things. But now I carefully obey everything you say.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

It is foolish to laugh all the time. Having fun does not do any good.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

A wise person thinks about death, but a fool thinks only about having a good time.