Sorrowis betterthanlaughter,For when a faceis sada heartmay be happy.
BeforeI was afflictedI wentastray,But nowI keepYour word.
It is goodfor me that I was afflicted,That I may learnYour statutes.
I saidof laughter,"It is madness,"and of pleasure,"Whatdoes it accomplish?"
The mindof the wiseis in the houseof mourning,While the mindof foolsis in the houseof pleasure.
He said,"O manof highesteem,do not be afraid.Peacebe with you; takecourageand be courageous!"Now as soon as he spoketo me, I receivedstrengthand said,"May my lordspeak,for you have strengthenedme."
"Blessed[are] you who hungernow,for you shall be satisfied.Blessed[are] you who weepnow,for you shall laugh.
"Woeto you who are well-fednow,for you shall be hungry.Woe[to you] who laughnow,for you shall mournand weep.
For momentary,lightafflictionis producingfor us an eternalweightof gloryfarbeyondall comparison,
