Ecclesiastes 7:3

Sorrow is better than laughter, for by sadness of face the heart is made glad.
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King James Version

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

New International Version

Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Anger is better than laughter. For through the sadness of the countenance, the soul of one who offends may be corrected