Thematic Bible: Manifested in laughter


Thematic Bible




Grief is better than laughter,
for when a face is sad, a heart may be glad.
Verse ConceptsBenefits Of SadnessSadnessDepressionJoy And HappinessTragedyBeing ContentSmilinggrieving

for like the crackling of burning thorns under the pot,
so is the laughter of the fool.
This too is futile.
Verse ConceptsVanityThornsUseless EndeavourWeedpot

Be miserable and mourn and weep. Your laughter must change to mourning and your joy to sorrow. Verse ConceptsLaughterSorrowTearsLack Of RejoicingHeavinessChanging Yourselfgrieving

Woe to you who are now full,
for you will be hungry.
Woe to you who are now laughing,
for you will mourn and weep.
Verse ConceptsLaughterReversalsWoe To The ProsperousFeeding The Poorhunger

I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does this accomplish?” Verse ConceptsAmusements, Evil ResultsStudying InsanityFun

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