Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
Is 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 find matter of mirth.
John 16:20
verily, verily I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
2 Corinthians 7:9
now I rejoice, not at your uneasiness, but at your repentance which succeeded: for your sorrow was a religious sorrow, such as convinc'd you I had done you no wrong.
James 4:8
address your selves to God, and you will find him present with you: cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, you that are diffident.
By
Romans 5:3
and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation;
2 Corinthians 4:17
for the light affliction, which I at present suffer, will be infinitely over-ballanced by an eternal weight of glory;
Hebrews 12:10
their discipline was temporary, and the effect of humour; whereas God chastises us for our advantage, to make us partakers of his holiness.
James 1:2
Consider the various tryals that surround you, my brethren, as matter of great joy; knowing this,