Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
In his
Weeping
Bible References
For
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our insignificant troubles [here on earth], which last only a short time, are producing for us an immeasurable, never ending [counter-] weight of splendor [i.e., in heaven. See Rom. 8:18].
In his
Revelation 22:1
Then the angel [See 21:9] showed me the river of the water of life. It was crystal-clear as it flowed out of the throne of God and the Lamb,
Weeping
Matthew 5:4
"Those persons who feel grief [over their sins] are blessed because they will receive comfort [from God when they repent].
John 16:20
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will cry and mourn [i.e., over my suffering and death], but the world will be glad [about it]. You will be sad, but your sadness will turn to joy [i.e., when learning of my resurrection].
2 Corinthians 7:9
Now I am glad, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repent. For you were made sorry from a godly motive, so were not harmed by us in any way.