King James Bible
KJVEven in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 14:13 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 | Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the end of joy. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of mirth is heaviness. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. | |
World English BibleWEB | Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Even in laughter is the heart pained, And the latter end of joy is affliction. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. |