Proverbs 14:10Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Douay-RheimsHebrew (Masoretic text)

The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.
Douay-Rheims

לֵ֗ב י֭וֹדֵעַ מָרַּ֣ת נַפְשׁ֑וֹ וּ֝בְשִׂמְחָת֗וֹ לֹא־יִתְעָ֥רַב זָֽר׃
Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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Ireneus (Orda)

19th centuryCommentator

The discerning individual recognizes that their well-being necessitates specific conduct, leading to prosperity within their household; in contrast, the wicked are lured by an illusion of joy, ultimately constructing their own downfall.

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Passages read together with this verse.

Phil 4:7And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Prov 18:14The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?
Job 10:1My soul is weary of my life, I will let go my speech against myself, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.
Prov 15:13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.
1 Sam 1:10As Anna had her heart full of grief, she prayed to the Lord, shedding many tears,
Rev 2:17He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give the hidden manna and will give him a white counter: and in the counter, a new name written, which no man knoweth but he that receiveth it.
1 Pet 1:8Whom having not seen, you love: in whom also now though you see him not, you believe and, believing, shall rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorified;
John 14:18I will not leave you orphans: I will come to you.