King James Bible
KJVSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 7:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 7:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Anger is better than laughter: because by the sadness of the countenance the mind of the offender is corrected. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Vexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. | |
World English BibleWEB | Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Better is sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. |
American Standard Version
ASVSorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnger is better than laughter: because by the sadness of the countenance the mind of the offender is corrected.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTVexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
English Revised Version
ERVSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
World English Bible
WEBSorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBetter is sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better.
American King James Version
AKJVSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
King James Bible
KJVSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
American Standard Version
ASVSorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnger is better than laughter: because by the sadness of the countenance the mind of the offender is corrected.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTVexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
English Revised Version
ERVSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
World English Bible
WEBSorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBetter is sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better.
American King James Version
AKJVSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.