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Ecclesiastes 7:3

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

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

English Standard Version

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

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