King James Version
Read in contextSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
All translations
Ecclesiastes 7:3
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextSorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.
American Standard Version
Read in contextSorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextBetter `is' sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextSorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart.