Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.
In context
10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share 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 appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief. 14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs. 15 The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. 16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 14:13 in the ESV
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.