Ecclesiastes 7:3

New American Bible - revised edition

Sorrow is better than laughter; when the face is sad, the heart grows wise.

Cross References

Psalm 119:67

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I hold to your promise.

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to be afflicted, in order to learn your statutes.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

Of laughter I said: “Mad!” and of mirth: “What good does this do?”

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of merriment.

Daniel 10:19

“Do not fear, beloved. Peace! Take courage and be strong.” When he spoke to me, I grew strong and said, “Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me.”

Luke 6:21

Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh.

Luke 6:25

But woe to you who are filled now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will grieve and weep.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,