Ecclesiastes 7:3
What does Ecclesiastes 7:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Ecclesiastes 7:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Sorrow is better than joy; when the face is sad the mind gets better.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Better <FI>is<Fi> sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to the house of feasting: for in that we are put in mind of the end of all, and the living thinketh what is to come.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Vexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;
- Psalms 119:71
It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.
- Psalms 126:5
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
- Daniel 10:19
And he said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he spake unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
- Daniel 9:3
And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.
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