Evenin laughterthe heartmay be in pain,And the endof joymay be grief.
But in the endshe is bitteras wormwood,Sharpas a two-edgedsword.
Rejoice,youngman,during your childhood,and let your heartbe pleasantduring the daysof youngmanhood.And followthe impulsesof your heartand the desiresof your eyes.Yet knowthat Godwill bringyou to judgmentfor allthesethings.
I saidto myself,"Comenow,I will testyou with pleasure.So enjoyyourself." And behold,it toowas futility.
I saidof laughter,"It is madness,"and of pleasure,"Whatdoes it accomplish?"
"But Abrahamsaid,'Child,rememberthat duringyour lifeyou receivedyour good things,and likewiseLazarusbad things;but nowhe is being comfortedhere,and you are in agony.
Be miserableand mournand weep;let your laughterbe turnedinto mourningand your joyto gloom.
