“The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”
Proverbs 18:14 (KJV) |
Proverbs 18:14
From Proverbs 18, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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.
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.