Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:3
This verse suggests that sorrow is better than laughter, contradicting the call to rejoice in Psalms 97:12.
Ecclesiastes 7:3: Sorrow [is] better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. [Sorrow: or, Anger]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:2
Here, laughter is deemed mad, contrasting with the encouragement of joy found in Psalms 97:12.
Ecclesiastes 2:2: I said of laughter, [It is] mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13
This verse mentions that joy may end in grief, contradicting the simple call to rejoice in Psalms 97:12.
Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
Contradiction with James 4:9
This verse instructs to turn joy into gloom, opposing the message of gladness in Psalms 97:12.
James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.
Contradiction with Luke 6:25
It warns weeping for those who laugh now, contradicting the encouragement to rejoice in Psalms 97:12.
Luke 6:25: Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.