Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 7:4
American Standard Version
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
Amplified® Bible
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth {and} sensual joy.
Contemporary English Version
A sensible person mourns, but fools always laugh.
Darby English Version
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools in the house of mirth.
Good News Bible
Someone who is always thinking about happiness is a fool. A wise person thinks about death.
King James Version
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
New American Standard Bible
The mind of the wise is in the house of mourning, While the mind of fools is in the house of pleasure.
New International Version
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.
New King James Version
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,
But the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The mind of the wise dwells in the house of mourning, While the mind of fools dwells in the house of pleasure.
Revised Standard Version
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the wise `is' in a house of mourning, And the heart of fools in a house of mirth.