Proverbs 14:10
“The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.”
— Proverbs 14:10
About this verse
Proverbs 14:10 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is personal. The dominant emotion in this verse is lonely, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include loneliness, inner life. Notable phrases: heart knows bitterness; stranger cannot share.
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
lonely
Type
proverb
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