Ecclesiastes 7:6

6 For as the noise of thorns under the pot, So [is] the laughter of a fool, even this [is] vanity.

Ecclesiastes 7:6 Meaning and Commentary

Ecclesiastes 7:6

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so [is] the
laughter of the fool
As thorns are weak, useless, and unprofitable; yea, hurtful and pernicious, and only fit for burning; so are foolish and wicked men, ( 2 Samuel 23:6 ) ( Isaiah 27:4 ) ; and as the noise and sound of the one under a pot is very short, they make a blaze for a while, and is soon over; so though the laughter of a fool is loud and noisy, it makes no melody, no more than the noise of thorns; and is but for a moment, and will be soon changed for weeping and howling, which will last for ever; see ( Job 20:5 ) ; this also [is] vanity;
the carnal mirth of wicked men.

Ecclesiastes 7:6 In-Context

4 The heart of the wise [is] in a house of mourning, And the heart of fools in a house of mirth.

5 Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools,

6 For as the noise of thorns under the pot, So [is] the laughter of a fool, even this [is] vanity.

7 Surely oppression maketh the wise mad, And a gift destroyeth the heart.

8 Better [is] the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better [is] the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.