Ecclesiastes 7:4

“The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.”

"The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth." - Ecclesiastes 7:4
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What does Ecclesiastes 7:4 mean?

"Ecclesiastes 7:4 (KJV) states: 'The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.' This verse is a rich and thought-provoking piece of wisdom from the book of Ecclesiastes, one of the most profound and philosophical books in the…

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Wisdom in Mourning: Finding Depth in Grief

**Introduction** In our fast-paced society, we often find ourselves drawn to joy and laughter, embracing the light-hearted moments of life. However, the Bible presents a paradox in Ecclesiastes 7:4 that challenges this cultural norm. The verse reads, "The heart of the wise is in…

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A Prayer for Wisdom in Mourning

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your divine wisdom and understanding. We are reminded by Your Word in Ecclesiastes 7:4, that "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of…

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Ecclesiastes 7:4 - "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth."
Ecclesiastes 4:7 - "Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun."
"Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun." - Ecclesiastes 4:7
Ecclesiastes 7:7 - "¶ Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart."
Ecclesiastes 3:7-8
Ecclesiastes 7:11 - "¶ Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun."
Ecclesiastes 7:9 - "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools."
Ecclesiastes 6:7 - "All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled."
Ecclesiastes 7:20 - "For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not."
Ecclesiastes 7:3 - "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better."
Ecclesiastes 11:7 - "¶ Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:"
Ecclesiastes 3:4 - "A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;"
Ecclesiastes 8:7 - "For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?"
Ecclesiastes 5:7 - "For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God."
Ecclesiastes 7:19 - "Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city."
Ecclesiastes 3:7 - "A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;"
Ecclesiastes 7:24 - "That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?"
Ecclesiastes 7:6 - "For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity."
Ecclesiastes 7:5 - "It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools."
Ecclesiastes 4:4 - "¶ Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit."
Ecclesiastes 4:5 - "The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh."
Ecclesiastes 12:7 - "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it."
Ecclesiastes 6:4 - "For he cometh in with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and his name shall be covered with darkness."
Ecclesiastes 1:4 - "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever."
Ecclesiastes 4:9 - "¶ Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour."
Ecclesiastes 7:13 - "Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?"
Ecclesiastes 7:23 - "¶ All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me."
Ecclesiastes 7:1 - "A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth."
Ecclesiastes 7:8 - "Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit."