Ecclesiastes 7:3

Ecclesiastes 7:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3Frustration is better than laughter,

because a sad face is good for the heart.

3Sorrow is better than laughter,

For when a face is sad a heart may be happy.

3Sorrow is better than laughter,

For when a face is sad a heart may be happy.

3Sorrow is better than laughter,

For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. [2 Cor 7:10]

3Sorrow is better than laughter,

for a sad countenance is good for the heart.

3Not being able to figure things out is better than laughter.

That’s because sorrow is good for the heart.