Even in laughter the heart is in pain, And the end of that joy is heaviness.
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart gladden you in the days of your youth. And walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these Elohim brings you into right-ruling.
I said in my heart, “Come now, let me try you with rejoicing and find out what is good.” But see, that too was futile.
I said of laughter, “It is madness,” and of rejoicing, “What does it do?”
“But Aḇ
Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to dejection.