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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 14:10

This agrees with 1 Cor. 2:11; What man knows the things of a man, and the changes of his temper, save the spirit of a man? 1. Every man feels most from his own burden, especially that which is a burden upon the spirits, for that is commonly concealed and the sufferer keeps it to himself. We must not censure the griefs of others, for we know not what they feel; their stroke perhaps is heavier than their groaning. 2. Many enjoy a secret pleasure, especially in divine consolations, which others... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 14:10

The heart knoweth his own bitterness ,.... Or "the bitterness of his soul" F12 מרת נפשו "amaritudine animae suae", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Mercerus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis. , the distress of his conscience, the anguish of his mind; the heart of man only knows the whole of it; something of it may be known to others by his looks, his words, and gestures, but not all of it; see 1 Corinthians 2:10 ; bitterness of soul often arises from outward troubles, pains, and diseases of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 14:10

The heart knoweth his own bitterness - נפשו מרת morrath naphsho , "The bitterness of its soul." Under spiritual sorrow, the heart feels, the soul feels; all the animal nature feels and suffers. But when the peace of God is spoken to the troubled soul, the joy is indescribable; the whole man partakes of it. And a stranger to these religious feelings, to the travail of the soul, and to the witness of the Spirit, does not intermeddle with them; he does not understand them: indeed they may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:8-19

The understanding of one's way I. THE GENERAL PRINCIPLE . ( Proverbs 14:8 .) To note, to observe, to take heed to one's way, is the characteristic of the man who is prudent for time and wise for eternity. And, on the contrary, the very principle of folly is self-deception—to be followed in turn by a terrible awakening to sobriety and recognition of the truth (comp. Psalms 7:15 ; Job 4:8 ). The right way is illustrated both positively and negatively. II. SOME PARTICULAR ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:10

The heart knoweth its own bitterness; literally, the heart ( leb ) knoweth the bitterness of his soul ( nephesh ) . Neither our joys nor our sorrows can be wholly shared with another; no person stands in such intimate relation to us, or can put himself so entirely in our place, as to feel that which we feel. There is many a dark spot, many a grief, of which our best friend knows nothing; the skeleton is locked in the cupboard, and no one has the key but ourselves. But we can turn... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:10

Incommunicable experience I. THE DEEPEST EXPERIENCE IS SOLITARY . This applies both to sorrows and to joys. There are profound sorrows which must lie buried in the hearts of the sufferers, and lofty joys which cannot be breathed to another soul. Sorrow has her shrine, which no intruder can enter without desecrating it; and joy her sweet silence, to break which is to shatter the delight. 1 . Each soul lives a separate, life. We are like planets, moving in our own spheres.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:10-13

Loneliness and laughter The tenth verse suggests to us the serious and solemnizing fact of— I. THE ELEMENT OF LONELINESS IN HUMAN LIFE . "The heart knoweth its own bitterness," etc. In one aspect our life path is thronged. It is becoming more and more difficult to be alone. Hours that were once sacred to solitude are now invaded by society. And yet it remains true that "in the central depths of our nature we are alone." There is a point at which, as he goes inward, our... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:10

Proverbs 14:10. The heart knoweth its own bitterness The inward griefs and joys of men’s hearts, though sometimes they may be partly manifested by outward signs, yet are not certainly and fully known to any but the persons themselves who are the subjects of them; or, as Bishop Patrick paraphrases the verse, “Nobody can know what another suffers so well as the sufferer himself; and he alone is privy to the greatness of that joy which springs from the happy conclusion of his sufferings.” The... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 14:1-35

Hidden feelings and motives (14:1-35)Wisdom builds, but folly destroys. People’s actions reveal their attitude to God (14:1-2). The wisdom of their speech and their commitment to hard work are among the things that determine whether they progress or come to ruin (3-5). Those who think they know everything can never become truly wise and therefore can never have right discernment in the moral issues of life (6-8).Good people may prosper and evil people may suffer loss, but outward appearances do... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 14:10

his own bitterness = the bitterness of his soul (Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 ). Illustrations: Hannah (1 Samuel 1:8-13 ); Joab (2 Samuel 19:5-7 ); the Shunammite (2 Kings 4:27 ); Haman (Esther 5:13 ); Job (Job 3:0 ); Herod (Mark 6:16 ). a stranger = an apostate. Hebrew. zur. See note on Proverbs 2:16 ; Proverbs 5:3 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 14:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 14:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 14:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:8-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:10-13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 14:1-35

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 14:10

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