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Proverbs 18:14

World English Bible

A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness,
but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

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Proverbs 18:14 in other translations

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?

Proverbs 18:14 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 18:14 in context

  1. 12Before destruction the heart of man is proud,
    but before honor is humility.
  2. 13He who answers before he hears,
    that is folly and shame to him.
  3. 14A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness,
    but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
  4. 15The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.
    The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
  5. 16A man’s gift makes room for him,
    and brings him before great men.