Proverbs 18:14
The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
In context
11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale. 12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
13 To answer before listening— that is folly and shame. 14 The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? 15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. 16 A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 18:14 in the KJV
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 18:14 in the ESV
A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?