Proverbs 18:14
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.
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.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
- KJV
- The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
- WEB
- A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
- ASV
- The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
- DARBY
- The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
- BLB
- The spirit of a man will sustain him in his sickness, and a stricken spirit—who can bear it?
- ÅB
- En manns mot kan holde ham oppe i hans sykdom; men et nedslått mot -- hvem kan bære det?
- OTB
- En persons ånd kan opprettholde dem i sykdom, men en knust ånd, hvem kan utholde?
- B1930
- En manns mot kan holde ham oppe i hans sykdom; men et nedslått mot - hvem kan bære det?
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 15:13
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
Read in contextProverbs 17:22
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Read in context2 Corinthians 12:9–10
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Read in context1 Peter 1:6
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
Read in contextPsalms 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Read in contextJames 1:2
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
Read in context2 Corinthians 2:7
So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
Read in contextPsalms 77:2–3
In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted.
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