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The Soul's Private World
All commentators agree that this verse highlights the ultimate solitude of the human soul. Our deepest sorrows and greatest joys are intensely personal experiences that no other person can fully enter into or completely understand. This is a fundamental truth about our individual experience in the world.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 14:10
18th Century
Theologian
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
On Proverbs 14:10
19th Century
Bishop
The heart knows his own bitterness ... —No one can perfectly sympathize with the sorrows or joys of others, except the ideal Son o…
John Gill
On Proverbs 14:10
17th Century
Pastor
The heart knows its own bitterness
Or "the bitterness of his soul" F12 , the distress of his conscience, …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 14:10
17th Century
Minister
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…