Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 14:13 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 14:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.”
Proverbs 14:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 14:13
This proverb addresses the paradox of temporary pleasure and lasting sorrow. "Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful" reveals hidden pain. Gam-bishoq yikh'av-lev (גַּם־בִּשְׂחוֹק יִכְאַב־לֵב, even in laughter the heart is pained). Sechoq (שְׂחוֹק, laughter) masks ka'av (כָּאַב, pain, grief) in lev (לֵב, heart). Outward mirth doesn't guarantee inner joy."And the end of that mirth is heaviness" exposes superficiality's outcome. Ve'acharitah simchah tugah (וְאַחֲרִיתָהּ שִׂמְחָה תוּגָה, and its end—mirth—sorrow). Acharit (אַחֲרִית, end, outcome, afterward) of simchah (שִׂמְחָה, joy, gladness) is...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:13
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“It is foolishness; and of mirth”
“mourn”
“than for a man to hear the song of fools.”
“young man”
“and as sharp as a two-edged sword.”
“I didn't keep from them. I didn't withhold my heart from any joy”
“and grew wanton”