Add parallel Print Page Options

It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to heart.

Sorrow is better than laughter, for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better and gains gladness.(A)

The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth and sensual joy.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

Amplified Study Bible--soft leather-look, purple (indexed)
Amplified Study Bible--soft leather-look, purple (indexed)
Retail: $84.99
Our Price: $47.28
Save: $37.71 (44%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Study Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Brown
Amplified Study Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Brown
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $37.88
Save: $32.11 (46%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Holy Bible, hardcover
Amplified Holy Bible, hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $14.57
Save: $15.42 (51%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, black (indexed)
Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, black (indexed)
Retail: $64.99
Our Price: $34.19
Save: $30.80 (47%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars