Ecclesiastes 7:4
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King James Version (modern wording)
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of delight.
Ecclesiastes 7:4 (KJV)
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.
Ecclesiastes 7:4 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.
Ecclesiastes 7:4 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 7:4 say?
Ecclesiastes 7:4 in modern King James wording reads: "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of delight."
Where is Ecclesiastes 7:4 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 7:4 is verse 4 of chapter 7 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
Which translations of Ecclesiastes 7:4 can I read here?
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