The heart of the wise ones is in the house of mourning, but the heart of the stupid ones is in the house of rejoicing.”​—Eccl. 7:3, 4.

One at the “house of mourning” is made to appreciate the brevity of life and is vexed over its unforeseen occurrences.

“The heart of the wise ones is in the house of mourning” in that their heart gives consideration as to how they should live their life, and why. The heart does not reflect the shallow, reckless spirit associated with a place of revelry.