2 Corinthians 7:9-11

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

Luke 6:21

"Happy, ye who are hungering now; because ye will be filled. "Happy, ye who are weeping now; because ye shall laugh.

Luke 6:25

"Woe to you who are filled now; because ye shall hunger! "Woe to you who are laughing now; because ye shall mourn and weep!

John 16:20-22

Verily, verily, I say to you, that ye will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice: ye will be made sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.

Romans 5:3-4

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation works out patience;

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our momentary light tribulation is working out for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

Hebrews 12:10-11

For they, indeed, for a few days were chastening us, according to what seemed good to them; but He for our profit, that we may partake of His holiness.

James 1:2-4

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall in with manifold temptations;

James 4:8-10

Draw nigh to God, and He wild draw nigh to you. Cleanse 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
"Happy, ye who are hungering now; because ye will be filled. "Happy, ye who are weeping now; because ye shall laugh.
John 16:20
Verily, verily, I say to you, that ye will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice: ye will be made sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
2 Corinthians 7:9
Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry unto repentance; for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that in nothing ye might receive damage from us.
James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and He wild draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.

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Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation works out patience;
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our momentary light tribulation is working out for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Hebrews 12:10
For they, indeed, for a few days were chastening us, according to what seemed good to them; but He for our profit, that we may partake of His holiness.
James 1:2
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall in with manifold temptations;