Proverbs 14:10

New International Version

Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has come on us.”

2 Kings 4:27

When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone! She is in bitter distress, but the Lord has hidden it from me and has not told me why.”

Job 10:1

“I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul.

Job 21:25

Another dies in bitterness of soul, never having enjoyed anything good.

Job 7:11

“Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Job 9:18

He would not let me catch my breath but would overwhelm me with misery.

Psalm 25:14

The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.

Proverbs 15:13

A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 18:14

The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

Ezekiel 3:14

The Spirit then lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the Lord on me.

John 12:27

“Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.

John 14:18

I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

John 14:23

Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 1:8

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Revelation 2:17

Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.

1 Samuel 1:10

In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly.

1 Samuel 1:15

“Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord.