Proverbs 18:14–15
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14The spirit of a man will endure his sickness,
but a broken spirit, who may bear it?
15An intelligent mindi will acquire knowledge,
and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
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- iLiterally “heart”
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
A man’s spirit will endure sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A person’s spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit?
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The human spirit can endure a sick body,
but who can bear a crushed spirit?
Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge.
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KJV 1900King James Version
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;
But a wounded spirit who can bear?
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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