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Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
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Verse 3 is found in chapter 7 of Ecclesiastes. Qohelet presents a series of paradoxical contrasts: a good name is better than fine perfume, the day of death better than the day of birth, and the house of mourning better than the house of feasting. The purpose is not to glorify sadness, but to recognize that contemplating death can produce deeper reflection than the constant pursuit of entertainment. The correction of the wise may be more beneficial than the superficial laughter of fools.
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Compare Ecclesiastes 7:3 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Es ist Trauern besser als Lachen; denn durch Trauern wird das Herz gebessert.
Español · RVR1909 Mejor es el enojo que la risa: porque con la tristeza del rostro se enmendará el corazón.
Español · NTBT Mejor es el pesar que la risa, porque la tristeza del rostro mejora el corazón.
Français · LSG Mieux vaut le chagrin que le rire; car avec un visage triste le coeur peut être content.
Italiano · DIO1885 Meglio vale la tristezza che il riso; perciocchè il cuore migliora per la mestizia del volto.
Português · ARC Melhor é a mágoa do que o riso, porque com a tristeza do rosto se faz melhor o coração.
中文 · RCUV 憂愁強如喜笑， 因為面帶愁容，終必使心喜樂。
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