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Proverbs 18:14
The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?
Proverbs 18:14 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 18:14 in other translations
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
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In context
11 The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.
13 He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.
14 The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?
15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.
16 A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.
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