Ecclesiastes 7:3
The Scripture
(3) Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author reflects on the futility of seeking wisdom without understanding, warning that many pursue knowledge for its own sake and become proud. He contrasts the fleeting joy of the wise with the inevitable loss of all things, urging that one should not be deceived by the appearance of wisdom. The chapter ends with a reminder that the fear of the wise is a trap.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 119:67Psalms 119:71Psalms 126:5Psalms 126:6Jeremiah 31:8Jeremiah 31:9Jeremiah 31:15Jeremiah 31:16Jeremiah 31:17Jeremiah 31:18Jeremiah 31:19Jeremiah 31:20
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