Matthew Henry · Verse 14
Firmness of mind supports under many pains and trials. But when the conscience is tortured with remorse, no human fortitude can bear the misery; what then will hell be?
Proverbs 18:14
A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
World English Bible
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WEBBE
A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
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?
ASV
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
BBE
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
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