Ecclesiastes 7:3

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Sorrow is better than laughter, for by sadness of countenance the heart is made glad.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure,

Luke 6:25

“Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. “Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep.

Luke 6:21

“Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

Daniel 10:19

He said, “Do not fear, greatly beloved; you are safe. Be strong and courageous!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I was humbled, so that I might learn your statutes.

Psalm 119:67

Before I was humbled I went astray, but now I keep your word.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?”

Ecclesiastes 7:4

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