Ecclesiastes 7:3

The Scriptures 1998

Sorrow is better than laughter, for by the sadness of the face the heart becomes better.

Cross References

Psalm 119:67

Before I was afflicted I myself was going astray, But now I have guarded Your word.

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me that I was afflicted, That I might learn Your laws.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

I said of laughter, “It is madness,” and of rejoicing, “What does it do?”

Ecclesiastes 7:4

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

Daniel 10:19

And he said, “Do not fear, O man greatly appreciated! Peace be to you, be strong now, be strong!” So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said, “Let my master speak, for you have strengthened me.”

Luke 6:21

“Blessed are you who hunger now, because you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, because you shall laugh.

Luke 6:25

“Woe to you who have been filled, because you shall hunger. Woe to you who are laughing now, because you shall mourn and weep.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For this slight momentary pressure, is working for us a far more exceeding and everlasting weight of esteem.