Ecclesiastes 7:2

“On this account, he who had gone over every kind of luxury said, “It is better to go into the house of mourning than into the house of mirth.” ( Eccl. vii. 2.)” — the author cites it

“Wherefore Solomon too, who best of all men knew what pleasure is, saith, “It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to the house of laughter.”” — editor's note: Eccles. vii. 2.

“Comfort those in sorrow; for, “It is better to go into the house of mourning than into the house of rejoicing.”” — editor's note: Eccl. vii. 2.

“For that this Ecclesiastes, in this sentence about eating and drinking, which he often repeats, and very much commends, does not savor the dainties of carnal pleasures, is made plain enough when he says, “It is better to go into the house of mourning than to go into the house of feasting.”” — editor's note: Eccles. vii. 2.