Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Sorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart.
World English Bible (WEB)
Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.
Strong's King James
Sorrow{H3708} is better{H2896} than laughter{H7814}: for by the sadness{H7455} of the countenance{H6440} the heart{H3820} is made better{H3190}{(H8799)}.
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Young's Literal Translation
Better is sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better.