2 Corinthians 7:9-11

Now I rejoice, not that ye have been made sorrowful, but that ye have sorrowed unto repentance; for ye have been made sorry in a godly manner, that ye might receive damage from us in nothing.

Luke 6:21

Blessed are ye who hunger now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh.

Luke 6:25

Wo unto you who are full! for ye shall hunger. Wo unto you who laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

John 16:20-22

Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be very sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Romans 5:3-4

And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that tribulation produceth patience;

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;

Hebrews 12:10-11

For they indeed for a few days as seemed proper to themselves corrected us; but he for our own advantage, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

James 1:2-4

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into various trials;

James 4:8-10

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Make clean your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.

Bible References

Is better

Luke 6:21
Blessed are ye who hunger now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh.
John 16:20
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be very sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
2 Corinthians 7:9
Now I rejoice, not that ye have been made sorrowful, but that ye have sorrowed unto repentance; for ye have been made sorry in a godly manner, that ye might receive damage from us in nothing.
James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Make clean your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.

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Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that tribulation produceth patience;
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary light affliction worketh for us a transcendently far more exceeding eternal weight of glory;
Hebrews 12:10
For they indeed for a few days as seemed proper to themselves corrected us; but he for our own advantage, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into various trials;