14:13

Notice the parallel parts that are similar in meaning:

13a Even in laughter the heart may ache,

13b and joy may end in sorrow.

14:13a

Even in laughter the heart may ache: This line may describe the contrasting emotions of happiness and sorrow that people experience at the same time. It may also describe the inner heartache that lies beneath outward laughter. It does not necessarily imply that a person intentionally laughs to conceal his true sorrow. Some other ways to translate this line are:

Someone who is laughing may be sad inside (New Century Version)
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Laughter may hide sadness. (Good News Translation)

14:13b

and joy may end in sorrow: This line indicates that it is possible for a person to be joyful/happy but later to become sad or grief-stricken.

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