Ecclesiastes 7:3
“Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.”
What does Ecclesiastes 7:3 mean?
Ecclesiastes 7:3 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better." This verse comes from the book of Ecclesiastes, which is traditionally attributed to King Solomon. Ecclesiastes is a…
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In the oft-quoted words of Ecclesiastes 7:3, "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better." These words from the wisest man who ever lived, King Solomon, awaken us to the profound truth that life’s journey, filled with ups and…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I bring my heart and my spirit into Your presence, seeking understanding and clarity through the wisdom of Your word. In Ecclesiastes 7:3, You remind us, "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart…
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