Ecclesiastes 7:3
Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
Context
This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. A collection of wisdom observations including: a good name is better than precious ointment and the day of death is better than the day of birth. The Preacher declares he found one upright man in a thousand but not one …
Other Translations
Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.
Better <FI>is<Fi> sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better.
Sorrow is better than joy; when the face is sad the mind gets better.
Cross References
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