Ecclesiastes 7:3

The Message

Crying is better than laughing. It blotches the face but it scours the heart.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:4

Sages invest themselves in hurt and grieving. Fools waste their lives in fun and games.

Luke 6:25

And it’s trouble ahead if you’re satisfied with yourself. Your self will not satisfy you for long. And it’s trouble ahead if you think life’s all fun and games. There’s suffering to be met, and you’re going to meet it.