Ecclesiastes 7:2
Better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of banqueting, for, that, is the end of all men,—and, the living, should take it to his heart.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
1Better a name, than precious ointment,—and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.
3Better is grief than laughter,—for, by the marring of the face, amended is the heart.
Cross References
Genesis 49:2Assemble yourselves and hear ye sons of Jacob,—And hearken unto Israel your father!
Numbers 23:10Who hath counted the dust of Jacob? Or who hath numbered the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the upright, And let my hereafter be like his!
Deuteronomy 32:46he said unto them—Apply your hearts unto all the words which I am witnessing against you, to-day,—how that ye must command your sons to observe to do all the words of this law;
Psalms 90:12How to number our days, so grant us to know, That we may win us a heart that hath wisdom.
Isaiah 5:11Alas, for them who rise early in the morning that strong drink, they may pursue,—Who follow on in the evening cool [until] with wine, they are heated;
Isaiah 47:7And thou saidst, Unto times age-abiding, shall I be Mistress,—Insomuch that thou laidst not these things to thy heart, Didst not keep in mind the issue thereof,
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 7:2-7
The Value of a Good Name. 1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. 2 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 his heart. 3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. 4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. 5 It is better to hear the rebuke of… Read the whole commentary →