Ecclesiastes 7:3

New International Version

Frustration is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

Luke 6:25

Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

Luke 6:21

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

Daniel 10:19

“Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.”

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

Psalm 119:67

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

“Laughter,” I said, “is madness. And what does pleasure accomplish?”

Ecclesiastes 7:4

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