Proverbs 14:13 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 14:12-13 MSG (The Message)
There’s a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell. Sure, those people appear to be having a good time, but all that laughter will end in heartbreak.
Proverbs 14:13 KJV (King James Version)
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Proverbs 14:13 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.
Proverbs 14:13 NCV (New Century Version)
Someone who is laughing may be sad inside, and joy may end in sadness.
Proverbs 14:13 ASV (American Standard Version)
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
Proverbs 14:13 NIV (New International Version)
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.
Proverbs 14:13 NKJV (New King James Version)
Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief.
Proverbs 14:13 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.
Proverbs 14:13 NLT (New Living Translation)
Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
Proverbs 14:13 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Superficial laughter can hide a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the pain resurfaces.
Proverbs 14:13 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.