Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 18:14
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Berean Standard Bible
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
King James Version
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
World English Bible
A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
American Standard Version
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 18
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
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