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A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance;
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The Rhythms of Life
Commentators explain that this verse describes the natural, God-ordained cycles of human experience. There are appropriate times for both sorrow and joy, whether due to personal circumstances, national events, or even cultural practices like funerals (mourning) and festivals (dancing). The wisdom lies in recognizing and accepting the season you are in as part of God's overarching plan.
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Ecclesiastes
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19th Century
Anglican
Mourn. —This is the ordinary word used for noisy funeral lamentations (Jeremiah 4:8; 1 Samuel 25:1).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A time to weep, and a time to laugh
There is a time for these things, as it goes ill or well with persons, as to t…
Presbyterian
To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world must end in disappointment. To reconcile ourselves with our state in life is our duty and wisdom…
