Proverbs 14:13

Modern English Version

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of joy is grief.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 2:2

And I said of frivolous fun, “They are only senseless ideas,” and regarding selfish pleasure, “What purpose is this?”

James 4:9

Grieve and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to dejection.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things. But now he is comforted and you are tormented.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Proverbs 5:4

but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.

Ecclesiastes 2:1

And I said in my heart, “Come, and I will test you with selfish pleasures; enjoy your desires.” And notice that this too is vanity.