Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleSorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart. King James Bible Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. American Standard Version Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad. Darby Bible Translation Vexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. Douay-Rheims Bible Anger is better than laughter: because by the sadness of the countenance the mind of the offender is corrected. English Revised Version Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad. Young's Literal Translation Better is sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better. Ecclesiastes 7:3 /ecclesiastes/7-3.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:3 /ecclesiastes/7-3.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:3 |