Ecclesiastes 7:3 - Modern English Version

³ Grief is better than laughter, for by sadness of countenance the heart considers the good.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³ Sorrow is better than laughter, for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better and gains gladness. [II Cor. 7:10.]

American Standard Version (1901)

³ Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.

Common English Bible

³ Aggravation is better than merriment because a sad face may lead to a glad heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³ It is better to go to a house of mourning, than to a house of feasting. For in the former, we are admonished about the end of all things, so that the living consider what may be in the future.

Ecclesiastes 7:3 Tagairtí Cros

Psalm 119:67

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word.

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

And I said of frivolous fun, “They are only senseless ideas,” and regarding selfish pleasure, “What purpose is this?”

Ecclesiastes 7:4

The heart of those who are wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of those who are foolish is in the house of feasting.

Daniel 10:19

He said, “O man, greatly beloved, do not fear. Peace be unto you. Be strong and courageous!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”

Luke 6:21

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.

Luke 6:25

Woe to you who are filled, for you shall hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.

2 Corinthians 4:17

Our light affliction, which lasts but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,