Proverbs 14:13
“Euen in laughter the heart is sorrowfull; and the end of that mirth is heauinesse.”
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Proverbs 14:13 Context
11The house of the wicked shall bee ouerthrowen: but the tabernacle of the vpright shall flourish. 12There is a way which seemeth right vnto a man: but the end thereof are the wayes of death. 13Euen in laughter the heart is sorrowfull; and the end of that mirth is heauinesse. 14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his owne wayes: and a good man shall be satisfied from himselfe. 15The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
- King James Version
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Even while laughing the heart may be sad; and after joy comes sorrow.
- Basic English Bible
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness.
- Darby Bible
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
- Webster's Bible
Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.
- World English Bible
Even in laughter is the heart pained, And the latter end of joy [is] affliction.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Even in laughter the heart acheth; and the end of mirth is heaviness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:13
14:13 In laughter - The outward signs of joy are often mixed with real sorrow.