2 Corinthians 7:9-11

However, now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance; for ye were grieved after a godly manner, so that ye received no damage from us.

Luke 6:21

Blessed are ye that hunger now; for ye shall be satisfied. Blessed are ye that weep now; for ye shall laugh.

Luke 6:25

Wo unto you that are full; for ye shall be hungry. Wo unto you that laugh now: for ye shall mourn and weep.

John 16:20-22

Verily I tell you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Romans 5:3-4

And not only so, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience,

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our short and light affliction is working out for us an infinite and eternal weight of glory, as we aim not at the things which are visible, but invisible:

Hebrews 12:10-11

For they indeed corrected us for a while, as seemed good to them; but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

James 1:2-4

Account it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various trials:

James 4:8-10

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you: cleanse your hands, O 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 that hunger now; for ye shall be satisfied. Blessed are ye that weep now; for ye shall laugh.
John 16:20
Verily I tell you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
2 Corinthians 7:9
However, now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance; for ye were grieved after a godly manner, so that ye received no damage from us.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you: cleanse your hands, O sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

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Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience,
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our short and light affliction is working out for us an infinite and eternal weight of glory, as we aim not at the things which are visible, but invisible:
Hebrews 12:10
For they indeed corrected us for a while, as seemed good to them; but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
James 1:2
Account it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various trials: