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Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Sorrow—Rather, Seriousness.

The heart is made better—that is, is made bright and joyful (compare [Reference 2 Corinthians 6:10…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Sadness of the countenance.—Genesis 40:7; Nehemiah 3:3. “Anger” (margin). This is the usual meaning of the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Sorrow [is] better than laughter
Sorrow, expressed in the house of mourning, is better, more useful and commendable,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Reputation for piety and honesty is more desirable than all the wealth and pleasure in this world.

It will do more good to go to a funeral t…

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