Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Bible References
Time to weep
Matthew 9:15
Jesus said to them, "Can wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But a time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and they will fast then.
Matthew 11:17
" 'We have played the flute for you, and you would not dance! We have wailed and you would not beat your breasts!'
John 16:20
I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world will be happy; you will grieve, but your grief will change to happiness.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
2 Corinthians 7:10
For the pain that God approves results in a repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets; but the world's pain results in death.
James 4:9
Be miserable, grieve, and weep aloud! Turn your laughter into grief and your happiness into gloom.
A time to laugh
Luke 1:13
And the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to name him John.
Luke 6:21
"Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied! "Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh!