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, "The wedding guests cannot mourn, can they, as long as they have the bridegroom with them? But a time will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.
Matthew 11:17
"'We played the wedding march for you, but you did not dance. We sang the funeral dirge, but you did not beat your breasts.'
John 16:20
I most solemnly say to you, you will weep and wail, but the world will be glad; you will grieve but your grief will be turned into gladness.
Romans 12:15
Practice rejoicing with people who rejoice, and weeping with people who weep.
2 Corinthians 7:10
For the sorrow that comes in accordance with the will of God results in repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets, but the sorrow the world produces results in death.
James 4:9
Be miserable, mourn ... and weep aloud. Let your laughter be turned to grief and your joy to gloom.
A time to laugh
Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you must name him John.
Luke 6:21
Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be completely satisfied! Blessed are you who are weeping now, for you will laugh!