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Ecclesiastes 7:2-6 The Value of Practical Wisdom

2 It is better to go to a house of mourning
than to go to a house of feasting,
for death is the destiny of every man;
the living should take this to heart.

3 Sorrow is better than laughter,
because a sad face is good for the heart.

4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.

5 It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke
than to listen to the song of fools.

6 Like the crackling of thorns under the pot,
so is the laughter of fools.
This too is meaningless.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 7:2-6

Hebrews 9:27 - Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:27 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:27

Ecclesiastes 9:5 - For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward,... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:5 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:5

Deuteronomy 32:29 - If only they were wise and would understand this and discern what their end will be! Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:29 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:29

1 Peter 4:7 - The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:7

Numbers 23:10 - Who can count the dust of Jacob or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of th... Click to read the verse Numbers 23:10 Click to read the verse Numbers 23:10

Deuteronomy 32:46 - he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:46 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:46

Genesis 48:1-22 - Manasseh and Ephraim Some time later Joseph was told, “Your father is ill.” So he took his two ... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:1-22 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:1-22

Psalms 90:12 - Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Click to read the verse Psalms 90:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 90:12

Malachi 2:2 - If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I w... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:2 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:2

Ecclesiastes 2:14 - The wise man has eyes in his head, while the fool walks in the darkness; but I came to realize ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:14 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:14

Philippians 3:19 - Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Th... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:19 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:19

Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:4

Romans 6:21-22 - What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things res... Click to read the verse Romans 6:21-22 Click to read the verse Romans 6:21-22

1 Peter 4:3-4 - For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:3-4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:3-4

Isaiah 47:7 - You said, ‘I will continue forever— the eternal queen!’ But you did not consider these things o... Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:7

Ecclesiastes 9:2 - All share a common destiny—the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad, the clean and th... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:2

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

Isaiah 22:12-14 - 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 22:12-14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:12-14

Isaiah 5:11-12 - Woe to those who rise early in the morning to run after their drinks, who stay up late at night... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:11-12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:11-12

Haggai 1:5 - Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. Click to read the verse Haggai 1:5 Click to read the verse Haggai 1:5

John 11:19 - and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. Click to read the verse John 11:19 Click to read the verse John 11:19

Matthew 14:6-12 - On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much Click to read the verse Matthew 14:6-12 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:6-12

Job 1:4-5 - His sons used to take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three si... Click to read the verse Job 1:4-5 Click to read the verse Job 1:4-5

Genesis 49:2-33 - “Assemble and listen, sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. Click to read the verse Genesis 49:2-33 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:2-33

Genesis 50:15-17 - Joseph Reassures His Brothers When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said,... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:15-17 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:15-17

Jeremiah 12:11 - It will be made a wasteland, parched and desolate before me; the whole land will be laid waste ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:11 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:11