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"A good name is better than a good ointment,
And the day of one's death is better than the day of one's birth.
It is better to go to a house of mourning, Than to go to a house of feasting,
Because that is the end of every man, And the living takes it to heart.
Sorrow is better than laughter,For when a face is sad a heart may be happy.
The mind of the wise is in the house of mourning, While the mind of fools is in the house of pleasure". (Ecclesiastes 7:1-4)NASB
This may sound contradictory at first, since our creator is called 'the HAPPY God"(1 Tim 1:11) and wants his people to be 'nothing but joyful' (1 Thes 5:16), but this scripture is talking about something very specific....the importance of making a good name with God while we still can.
'The day of one's death is better than the day of one's birth' because at birth we have NO reputation, we have done nothing to show what kind of person we are. At death, we have the ability to acquire a full record of good works. We can have a GOOD reputation with God.
So, for those of us who are alive, we need to consider this. Once we're dead, we can't alter our reputation. But we CAN change if we're still alive. People who treat life lightly, spend their time 'in the banquet house' partying and uncaring, are considered fools, wasting the life God has given them, but those who have a spiritual interest, take life seriously, LEARN from life, 'take it to heart', and then work to make a good name with God.
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Because a new born baby knows what he is coming into.
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Is Weep when a child is born rejoice when someone dies is this a scripture in Bible?
The Buddhists say that we should weep when a child is born, and rejoice when someone dies 15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Why does the bible say weep at birth and rejoice at death?
It doesn't. This is a common paraphrasing used at funerals. It is taken from Ecclesiastes 7:2 - "It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart."
Where in the king James bible dose it state when you die rejoice and weep when you are born?
A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birthEcclesiastes 7:1
How many times did Jesus weep as recorded in the Bible?
Two
What are the three shortest verses in the Bible?
Jesus weep-ed is one i know that's the shortest one ever in the bible.
Is Weep when a child is born rejoice when someone dies is this a scripture in Bible?
The Buddhists say that we should weep when a child is born, and rejoice when someone dies 15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Where in the Bible does it speak of when to cry and when to rejoice?
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.Romans 12:15 - Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. [NKJV]
Why does the bible say weep at birth and rejoice at death?
It doesn't. This is a common paraphrasing used at funerals. It is taken from Ecclesiastes 7:2 - "It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart."
Where in the king James bible dose it state when you die rejoice and weep when you are born?
A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birthEcclesiastes 7:1
How many times did Jesus weep as recorded in the Bible?
Two
Is there a bible verse that states to mourn when one is born and rejoice when one die?
Ecclesiastes 7:1-2 "A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart. "
Why does Satan weep?
The Bible doesn't say anything about Satan weeping. There is a book title "Making Satan Weep" by R. Leland Smith.
What are the three shortest verses in the Bible?
Jesus weep-ed is one i know that's the shortest one ever in the bible.
What is the simile for grieve?
mourn, lament, sorrow, be sorrowful, cry, sob, weep, sadden, upset, distress, pain, hurt, wound, and/or break someone's heart some antonyms are to please and to rejoice
What line from Brutus's speech in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar most clearly show pathos?
As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; / as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it
What is the past tense and future tense of weep?
The past tense of weep is wept. The future tense of weep is will weep.
Can the fish weep in water?
Fish do not weep
