Ecclesiastes 7:4
ContextNET © | The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking. 1 |
NIV © | The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure. |
NASB © | The mind of the wise is in the house of mourning, While the mind of fools is in the house of pleasure. |
NLT © | A wise person thinks much about death, while the fool thinks only about having a good time now. |
MSG © | Sages invest themselves in hurt and grieving. Fools waste their lives in fun and games. |
BBE © | The hearts of the wise are in the house of weeping; but the hearts of the foolish are in the house of joy. |
NRSV © | The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. |
NKJV © | The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. |
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NET © | The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking. 1 |
NET © Notes |
1 sn The expression the house of merrymaking refers to a banquet where those who attend engage in self-indulgent feasting and riotous drinking. |