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The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A striking expression of the ultimate solitude of each man’s soul at all times, and not merely at the hour of death. Something there is in every so…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The heart knows his own bitterne ... —No one can perfectly sympathize with the sorrows or joys of others, except the ideal Son of …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The heart knows its own bitterness
Or "the bitterness of his soul" F12 , the distress of his conscience, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We do not know what stings of conscience, or consuming passions, torment the prosperous sinner. Nor does the world know the peace of mind a serious…

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