10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.
There have been many examples throughout Proverbs of how important interpersonal interactions are. From how we should take advice to how sons effect fathers. But this verse shows that part of human existence is solitary. There are some parts of our life, both good and bad, that others can't fully understand. The apostle Paul puts it like this in 1 Corinthians 2:11:
11 For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
Our complexity is one of God-like qualities. Knowing that can help us interact with others. Even if you don't fully understand another's bitterness or joy, you can rest assured it is real for them.
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