Proverbs 14:10,12-16
Proverbs 14:10 The Message (MSG)
The person who shuns the bitter moments of friends will be an outsider at their celebrations.
Proverbs 14:12-13-16 The Message (MSG)
There’s a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell. Sure, those people appear to be having a good time, but all that laughter will end in heartbreak. A mean person gets paid back in meanness, a gracious person in grace. The gullible believe anything they’re told; the prudent sift and weigh every word. The wise watch their steps and avoid evil; fools are headstrong and reckless.
Proverbs 14:10 King James Version (KJV)
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
Proverbs 14:12-16 King James Version (KJV)
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of that mirth is heaviness. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: And a good man shall be satisfied from himself. The simple believeth every word: But the prudent man looketh well to his going. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: But the fool rageth, and is confident.
Proverbs 14:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
Proverbs 14:12-16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief. The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his. The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps. A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 14:10 New Century Version (NCV)
No one else can know your sadness, and strangers cannot share your joy.
Proverbs 14:12-16 New Century Version (NCV)
Some people think they are doing right, but in the end it leads to death. Someone who is laughing may be sad inside, and joy may end in sadness. Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways, and good people will be rewarded for their good ones. Fools will believe anything, but the wise think about what they do. Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act.
Proverbs 14:10 American Standard Version (ASV)
The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
Proverbs 14:12-16 American Standard Version (ASV)
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man shall be satisfied from himself. The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
Proverbs 14:10 New International Version (NIV)
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
Proverbs 14:12-16 New International Version (NIV)
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief. The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs. The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
Proverbs 14:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
Proverbs 14:12-16 New King James Version (NKJV)
There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief. The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above. The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps. A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.
Proverbs 14:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The heart knows its own bitterness, And no stranger shares its joy.
Proverbs 14:12-16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death. Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief. The backslider in heart will have his fill with his own [rotten] ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his ways [the godly thought and action which his heart pursues and in which he delights]. The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears, But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going. A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, But the fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 14:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.
Proverbs 14:12-16 New Living Translation (NLT)
There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains. Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward. Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps. The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
Proverbs 14:10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Don’t expect anyone else to fully understand both the bitterness and the joys of all you experience in your life.
Proverbs 14:12-16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
You can rationalize it all you want and justify the path of error you have chosen, but you’ll find out in the end that you took the road to destruction. Superficial laughter can hide a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the pain resurfaces. Those who turn from the truth get what they deserve, but a good person receives a sweet reward. A gullible person will believe anything, but a sensible person will confirm the facts. A wise person is careful in all things and turns quickly from evil, while the impetuous fool moves ahead with overconfidence.
Proverbs 14:10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.
Proverbs 14:12-16 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief. The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways. The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps. One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.