Ecclesiastes 7:3

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Sorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart.

World English Bible (WEB)

Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.

King James Version (KJV)

Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Sorrow is better than joy; when the face is sad the mind gets better.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mejor es el enojo que la risa: porque con la tristeza del rostro se enmendará el corazón.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mejor es el dolor que la risa, porque la tristeza ejerce una influencia purificadora.