Proverbs 14:13

The Scriptures 2009

Even in laughter the heart is in pain, And the end of that joy is heaviness.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 2:2

I said of laughter, “It is madness,” and of rejoicing, “What does it do?”

James 4:9

Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to dejection.

Luke 16:25

“But Aḇraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your life you received your good, and likewise El‛azar the evil, but now he is comforted and you are suffering.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart gladden you in the days of your youth. And walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these Elohim brings you into right-ruling.

Proverbs 5:4

But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.

Ecclesiastes 2:1

I said in my heart, “Come now, let me try you with rejoicing and find out what is good.” But see, that too was futile.