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Proverbs 18:14–15

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14The aspirit of a man can endure his sickness,

But as for a bbroken spirit, who can bear it?

15The aheart of the understanding acquires knowledge,

And the bear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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Cross references

  1. aProv 17:22
  2. bProv 15:13
  3. aProv 15:14; Eph 1:17
  4. bProv 15:31

In other versions

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.

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.

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.

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.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The spirit of a man will endure his sickness,

but a broken spirit, who may bear it?

An intelligent mind will acquire knowledge,

and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

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.