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Ecclesiastes 7:4
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4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking.[a]

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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:4 sn The expression the house of merrymaking refers to a banquet where those who attend engage in self-indulgent feasting and riotous drinking.
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Ecclesiastes 7:4
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4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

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Ecclesiastes 7:4
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4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,
    but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.(A)

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