Proverbs 18:14

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

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

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

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

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

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

KJV King James Version: The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
WEB World English Bible: A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
BSB Berean Standard Bible: The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
ASV American Standard Version: The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
YLT Young's Literal Translation: The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?
DBY Darby Translation: The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
WBS Webster Bible: The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?