Ecclesiastes 7:3

New Century Version

Sorrow is better than laughter, and sadness has a good influence on you.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:17

We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles.

Luke 6:25

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

Luke 6:21

You people who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be satisfied. You people who are now crying are blessed, because you will laugh with joy.

Daniel 10:19

He said, “Daniel, don’t be afraid. God loves you very much. Peace be with you. Be strong now; be courageous.” When he spoke to me, I became stronger and said, “Master, speak, since you have given me strength.”

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your demands.

Psalm 119:67

Before I suffered, I did wrong, but now I obey your word.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

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