Ecclesiastes 7:4

The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:4

BSB
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.
AKJV
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
CPDV
The heart of the wise is a place of mourning, and the heart of the foolish is a place of rejoicing.
ERV
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
NHEB
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
SMT
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; and the heart of the foolish in the house of gladness.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:4
Summary
Wise contemplate death; fools pursue merriment
Place
House of mourning, House of mirth
Event
Contrasting wise and foolish focus
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom