Ecclesiastes 7:3

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:17

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

Luke 6:25

“Woe to you that are full now, for you shall hunger. “Woe to you that laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.

Luke 6:21

“Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh.

Daniel 10:19

And he said, “O man greatly beloved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” And 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 afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.

Psalm 119:67

Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I keep thy 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.