Ecclesiastes 7:6

The Message

The giggles of fools are like the crackling of twigs Under the cooking pot. And like smoke.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:9

A sage trying to work things out with a fool gets only scorn and sarcasm for his trouble.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that in your lifetime you got the good things and Lazarus the bad things. It’s not like that here. Here he’s consoled and you’re tormented. Besides, in all these matters there is a huge chasm set between us so that no one can go from us to you even if he wanted to, nor can anyone cross over from you to us.’

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.