Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:14
“The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:14 Context
11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 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. 17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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Other Translations
The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But {as for} a broken spirit who can bear it?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
- American Standard Version (1901)
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
- Basic English Bible
The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
- Darby Bible
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
- Webster's Bible
A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
- World English Bible
The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?
- Youngs Literal Bible
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But {as for} a broken spirit who can bear it?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
- American Standard Version (1901)
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
- Basic English Bible
The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
- Darby Bible
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
- Webster's Bible
A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
- World English Bible
The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?
- Youngs Literal Bible
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:14
18:14 Sustain - Will easily support him under any outward troubles. Wounded - Dejected with the sense of its own guilt and misery.