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.
Ecclesiastes 7:4
Ecclesiastes 7:4 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
4The mind of the wise is in the house of mourning,
While the mind of fools is in the house of pleasure.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.
American Standard Version (ASV)
4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
4It is better to goe to the house of mourning, then to goe to the house of feasting, because this is the ende of all men: and the liuing shall lay it to his heart.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
4Those who are wise are found where there is sorrow.
But foolish people are found where there is pleasure.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
4A wise person thinks about funerals and what they mean.
A foolish person thinks about how to enjoy a party.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
4The heart of the wise [is] in a house of mourning, || And the heart of fools in a house of mirth.