Proverbs 14:10

The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:10

BSB
The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
AKJV
The heart knows his own bitterness; and a stranger does not intermeddle with his joy.
CPDV
The heart that knows the bitterness of its own soul, in its gladness the outsider shall not meddle.
ERV
The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
NHEB
The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
SMT
The heart will know the bitterness of its soul, and in its joys the stranger shall not mingle.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:10
Summary
Personal sorrow is private; joy is known inwardly.
Event
Describing individual emotional experience
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom