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Proverbs 18:14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
Proverbs 18:14 · King James Version
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Proverbs 18:14 in other translations
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?
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 man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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