Ecclesiastes 7:4

Ecclesiastes 7:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,

but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.

4The 7:4 Lit heartmind of the wise is in the house of mourning,

While the 7:4 Lit heartmind of fools is in the house of pleasure.

4The mind of the wise is in the house of mourning,

While the mind of fools is in the house of pleasure.

4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning,

But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure.

4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,

but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.

4Those who are wise are found where there is sorrow.

But foolish people are found where there is pleasure.