4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,

Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 3:4

King James Version

4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

English Standard Version

4 a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

The Message

4 A right time to cry and another to laugh, A right time to lament and another to cheer,

New King James Version

4 A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance;

New Living Translation

4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:4

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:1-10

(Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-10)

To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world, must end in disappointment. To bring ourselves to our state in life, is our duty and wisdom in this world. God's whole plan for the government of the world will be found altogether wise, just, and good. Then let us seize the favourable opportunity for every good purpose and work. The time to die is fast approaching. Thus labour and sorrow fill the world. This is given us, that we may always have something to do; none were sent into the world to be idle.