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

In other versions

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
ASV
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
BBE
The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
DBY
A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, But a crushed spirit, who can bear?
WEB
The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?
YLT
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
ENG
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
WBT
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
BSB

¹²Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

¹³He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

¹⁴The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.