10 The heart knoweth its own bitterness, and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:10

Commentary on Proverbs 14:10

(Read Proverbs 14:10)

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 Christian enjoys, even in poverty and sickness.