Proverbs 14:13

Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.

Ecclesiastes 2:2

I said of partying, "It is folly," and of self-indulgent pleasure, "It accomplishes nothing!"

Proverbs 5:4

but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.

Ecclesiastes 2:10-11

I did not restrain myself from getting whatever I wanted; I did not deny myself anything that would bring me pleasure. So all my accomplishments gave me joy; this was my reward for all my effort.

Ecclesiastes 7:5-6

It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes, but know that God will judge your motives and actions.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things and Lazarus likewise bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in anguish.

James 4:9

Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter into mourning and your joy into despair.

Revelation 18:7-8

As much as she exalted herself and lived in sensual luxury, to this extent give her torment and grief because she said to herself, 'I rule as queen and am no widow; I will never experience grief!'

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 5:4
but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Ecclesiastes 2:2
I said of partying, "It is folly," and of self-indulgent pleasure, "It accomplishes nothing!"
Ecclesiastes 7:5
It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 11:9
Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes, but know that God will judge your motives and actions.
Luke 16:25
But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things and Lazarus likewise bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in anguish.
James 4:9
Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter into mourning and your joy into despair.
Revelation 18:7
As much as she exalted herself and lived in sensual luxury, to this extent give her torment and grief because she said to herself, 'I rule as queen and am no widow; I will never experience grief!'

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