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What does Proverbs 14:10 mean?

"The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger."

— Proverbs 14:10 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

7

Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.

8

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

9

Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

10

The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

11

The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

12

There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

13

Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.

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