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 toil addeth nothing thereto" (Proverbs 10:22).
• Sorrow and Grief: Described in the grief associated with wickedness, foolishness, and laziness. "A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother" (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 a stronghold 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 is 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 wages of the righteous is life" (Proverbs 10:16).
• Destruction and Ruin: Contrasted with the stability of the righteous. "The mouth of the righteous buddeth with wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut off" (Proverbs 10:31).