Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 14:10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.Bitterness — The inward griefs and joys of mens hearts, are not known to any but a man's self. read more
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.Bitterness — The inward griefs and joys of mens hearts, are not known to any but a man's self. read more
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.Right — There are some evil courses which men may think to be lawful and good.The end — The event shews that they were sinful and destructive. read more
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.In laughter — The outward signs of joy are often mixed with real sorrow. read more
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.In heart — He who departs from God inwardly.Filled — With the fruit of his ways, the punishment of his sins.Satisfied — From the pious temper of his own heart, which cleaves to the Lord, he shall receive unspeakable comfort. read more
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.The simple — A foolish man.Looketh — He orders his dealings in the world with due circumspection, not considering so much what other men say as what he ought to do. read more
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.Feareth — Trembles at God's judgments when they are either inflicted or threatened.Rageth — Frets against God; or is enraged against his messengers.Confident — Secure and insensible of his danger. read more
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.Foolishly — His passion hurries him into foolish speeches and actions.Wicked devices — One who suppresses his passion, but meditates revenge.Hated — Both by God and men. read more
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.Inherit — They possess it as their inheritance, holding it fast, and glorying in it.Knowledge — The saving knowledge of God and of their own duty. read more
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.The evil — Good men shall have the pre-eminency over the wicked. read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 14:9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.Favour — They find favour both with God and men. read more