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 answered: "Can the bridegroom's friends mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom will be parted from them, and they will fast then.
Matthew 11:17
'We have played the flute for you, but you have not danced; We have wailed, but you have not mourned.'
John 16:20
In truth I tell you that you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will suffer pain, but your pain shall turn to joy.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who are weeping.
2 Corinthians 7:10
For, when sorrow is in accordance with God's will, it results in a repentance leading to Salvation, and which will never be regretted. The sure result of the sorrow that the world knows is Death.
James 4:9
Grieve, mourn, and lament! Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your happiness to gloom!
A time to laugh
Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him: " Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall call by the name John.
Luke 6:21
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.