Anger is better than laughter. For through the sadness of the countenance, the soul of one who offends may be corrected
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King James Version
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools isEnglish Standard Version
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.New International Version
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.