Proverbs 14:13
What does Proverbs 14:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Even while laughing the heart may be sad; and after joy comes sorrow.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Even in laughter is the heart pained, And the latter end of joy <FI>is<Fi> affliction.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the ends of joy.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 16:25
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted, and thou art in anguish.
- Revelation 18:7
How much soever she glorified herself, and waxed wanton, so much give her of torment and mourning: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall in no wise see mourning.
- Proverbs 5:4
But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
- Ecclesiastes 2:2
I said of laughter, It is mad; and of mirth, What doeth it?
- Ecclesiastes 7:5
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
- Ecclesiastes 11:9
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
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