Proverbs 18:14
“The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare?”
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Proverbs 18:14 Context
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughtie, and before honour is humilitie. 13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him. 14The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare? 15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge. 16A mans gift maketh roome for him, & bringeth him before great men.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
- King James Version
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But {as for} a broken spirit who can bear it?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
- American Standard Version (1901)
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
- Basic English Bible
The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
- Darby Bible
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
- Webster's Bible
A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
- World English Bible
The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?
- Youngs Literal Bible
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:14
18:14 Sustain - Will easily support him under any outward troubles. Wounded - Dejected with the sense of its own guilt and misery.