Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 14 of Proverbs. The text again contrasts the house of the wicked with the tent of the upright and shows that outward laughter does not always reveal inner condition. The fool despises his neighbor and the poor may be rejected, while the righteous regard such relationships with mercy. The section reminds us that social appearances do not determine a person’s moral worth before God.
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Compare Proverbs 14:13 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Auch beim Lachen kann das Herz trauern, und nach der Freude kommt Leid.
Aun en la risa tendrá dolor el corazón; Y el término de la alegría es congoja.
Au milieu même du rire le coeur peut être affligé, Et la joie peut finir par la détresse.
Come di troppo ridere duole il cuore, Così la fine dell’allegrezza è dolore
Até no riso o coração sente dor e o fim da alegria é tristeza.
人在喜笑中,心也會憂愁; 快樂的終點就是愁苦。
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