Proverbs 14:13
“Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.”
— Proverbs 14:13
About this verse
Proverbs 14:13 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is royal court. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include emotions, hidden pain. Notable phrases: heart may be sorrowful; mirth may end.
Speaker
Solomon
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
grieving
Type
proverb
Emotional genome
Comfort power
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