Question

OPENSTUDY FAMILY I NEED YOUR HELP

Answer 1

The following passage is taken from Ecclesiastes, a book in the Old Testament. First, summarize the main idea behind the quote. Then write a well-organized essay in which you agree with, disagree with, or qualify the assertion the quote is making. Give logical reasons for your position. Support your thesis with evidence drawn from your reading, personal experience, and/or observation.
Eccelsiastes 7:3
"Sorrow is better than laughter: for by sadness of the countenance the heart is made better."

Answer 2

@zepdrix

Answer 3

@paki @uri

Answer 4

did you ever try um doing this yorself

Answer 5

like maybe looking up the quote and seeing what it means

Answer 6

openstudy cant be writing essays for you

Answer 7

Yeah I looked over it and I understood it. I'm just in a time crunch. I'm also doing a chemistry project as I type this.

Answer 8

I usually find that the commentaries on BibleHub are pretty helpful,
http://biblehub.com/commentaries/ecclesiastes/7-3.htm

that's where I would probably start.. hmm

Answer 9

yeah

Answer 10

Thanks as always Zep. For literally being the only person who doesn't have an attitude.

Answer 11

0_0 The Mods won't like this. You might get in trouble.

Answer 12

this should help:
http://truthandmercyministries.blogspot.com/2012/04/when-sorrow-is-better-than-laughter.html

Answer 13

It seems like verse 2 gives a lot of insight.

It's better to go to a funeral than a party,
because that's where every person ends up.

Being aware of your own mortality gives you better perspective on how to live.

Answer 14

I dunno, this is a weird verse :)
never seen it before hehe

Answer 15

I appreciate it Zep :)

Answer 16

http://truthandmercyministries.blogspot.com/2012/04/when-sorrow-is-better-than-laughter.html gives a deeper meaning to this quote

Answer 17

@jabez177