NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon The heartleb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect of the wise chakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). is in the house bayith (bah'-yith) a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) of mourning 'ebel (ay'-bel) lamentation -- mourning. but the heart leb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect of fools kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). is in the house bayith (bah'-yith) a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) of mirth simchah (sim-khaw') blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival) -- exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). Parallel Verses 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. King James Bible The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. Holman Christian Standard Bible The heart of the wise is in a house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in a house of pleasure. International Standard Version For the wise person thinks carefully when in mourning, but fools focus their thoughts on pleasure. NET Bible The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking. GOD'S WORD® Translation The minds of wise people think about funerals, but the minds of fools think about banquets. King James 2000 Bible The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. Links Ecclesiastes 7:4Ecclesiastes 7:4 NIV Ecclesiastes 7:4 NLT Ecclesiastes 7:4 ESV Ecclesiastes 7:4 NASB Ecclesiastes 7:4 KJV |