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Ecclesiastes 7:6 Β· KJV

"For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity."

King James Version

What does Ecclesiastes 7:6 mean? β†’

Passage Context

4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
6For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.
7Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.
8Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you differentiate between genuine joy and superficial laughter?

2

What does this verse reveal about the nature of folly?

3

When have you experienced the emptiness of foolishness?

Life Application

self-awareness

Reflect on your sources of joy and evaluate their depth. Seek to engage in activities that foster true fulfillment.

relationships

Encourage deeper conversations with friends rather than just surface-level interactions.

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