The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
Cross References
1 Samuel 1:10In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears.
Job 21:25Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity.
Treasury of Scripture
The heart knows his own bitterness; and a stranger does not intermeddle with his joy.
heart
Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 18:14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
1 Samuel 1:10
And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
his
Genesis 42:21
And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
and
Psalm 25:14
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
John 14:18,23
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you…
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
