Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Wine and music gladden the heart, but better than either is the love of wisdom.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Wine and music gladden the heart, but the love of friends is better than either.
Good News Translation®
Wine and music can make you happy, but a happy marriage is even better.
Wycliffe Bible
Wine and music make glad the heart; and (or but) (the) love of wisdom gladdeth above ever either. [Wine and melody gladden the heart; and over either the loving of wisdom.]
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Wine and music gladden the heart, but the love of wisdom is better than both.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Wine and music gladden the heart, but the love of friends is better than either.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Wine and music gladden the heart, but the love of friends is better than either.
Common English Bible © 2011
Wine and music make the heart glad, but better than both is the love of wisdom.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Wine and strong drink delight the soul, but better than either, love of friends.
Revised Standard Version
Wine and music gladden the heart, but the love of wisdom is better than both.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Wine and music gladden the heart, but the love of friends is better than either.