Proverbs 18:14

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:14

BSB
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
AKJV
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
CPDV
The spirit of a man sustains his weakness. Yet who can sustain a spirit that is easily angered?
ERV
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
NHEB
A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
SMT
The spirit of man will sustain his disease; and a dejected spirit who shall lift up?

Commentary for Proverbs 18:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 18:14
Summary
Emotional health sustains physical weakness.
Event
Spirit sustaining broken condition
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom