2 “Laughter,” I said, “is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?”
3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.
Isaiah 22:12-13 - The Lord, the Lord Almighty, called you on that day to weep and to wail, to tear out your hair ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:12-13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:12-13
1 Peter 4:2-4 - As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather f... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2-4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2-4
James 4:9 - Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Click to read the verse James 4:9 Click to read the verse James 4:9
Amos 6:3-6 - You put off the evil day and bring near a reign of terror. Click to read the verse Amos 6:3-6 Click to read the verse Amos 6:3-6
Proverbs 14:13 - Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:13
Luke 6:25 - Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will... Click to read the verse Luke 6:25 Click to read the verse Luke 6:25
Ecclesiastes 7:6 - Like the crackling of thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of fools. This too is meaningless. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:6 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:6
Ecclesiastes 7:2-6 - It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the d... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:2-6 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:2-6