Ecclesiastes 7:3

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:3

BSB
Sorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart.
AKJV
Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
CPDV
Anger is better than laughter. For through the sadness of the countenance, the soul of one who offends may be corrected.
ERV
Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.
NHEB
Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.
SMT
Good is grief above laughter: for in the illness of the face the heart shall be good.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:3
Summary
Sadness improves the heart more than humor
Event
Valuing sadness over laughter
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom