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“Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.” quote by Bible
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“Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.”

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About This Quote

Source Bible: Book of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, Verse 4 (paraphrased)

Emotions are fluid; joy can become sorrow and vice versa.

In simple terms: Feelings change over time.

Key Takeaway

Accept emotional shifts.

Themes

grief joy impermanence

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

spiritual literary

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • celebration
  • mental health

Key Concepts

human experience emotional cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with sudden mood changes?
  • What helps you honor both joy and sorrow?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex emotions.

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