Emotions in Proverbs Chapter 10
- Joy and Gladness: Highlighted in the joy and gladness that come from righteousness, wisdom, and diligent work. "The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it" (Proverbs 10:22).
- Sorrow and Grief: Described in the grief associated with wickedness, foolishness, and laziness. "A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him" (Proverbs 10:1).
- Security and Safety: Emphasized through the security and safety that come from following the path of wisdom and righteousness. "The way of the Lord is strength to the upright" (Proverbs 10:29).
- Fear and Dread: Associated with the consequences of wickedness. "The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him" (Proverbs 10:24).
- Hope and Expectation: Emphasized for the righteous. "The hope of the righteous shall be gladness" (Proverbs 10:28).
- Shame and Disgrace: Resulting from foolish and wicked actions. "As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him" (Proverbs 10:26).
- Satisfaction and Contentment: Highlighted in the satisfaction that comes from diligence and righteousness. "The labour of the righteous tendeth to life" (Proverbs 10:16).
- Destruction and Ruin: Contrasted with the stability of the righteous. "The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out" (Proverbs 10:31).