Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.
In context
10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy. 11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief. 14 The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways. 15 The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps. 16 One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 14:13 in the KJV
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of that mirth is heaviness.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 14:13 in the NIV
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.