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Proverbs 18:14 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 18:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 18 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”
Proverbs 18:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 18:14
This proverb presents one of Scripture's most profound observations about human nature. 'The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity' (רוּחַ־אִישׁ/ruach-ish, the human spirit) indicates that inner resilience enables people to endure physical suffering, poverty, persecution—almost any external hardship. History records countless examples of those who survived horrific circumstances through inner strength. But 'a wounded spirit who can bear?' (רוּחַ נְכֵאָה/ruach neke'ah, a stricken/crushed spirit) identifies the one unbearable condition. When the inner person is broken—through guilt, shame, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:14
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“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
“but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses”
“though now for a little while”
“and binds up their wounds.”
“my brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”
“and didn't get tired. My soul refused to be comforted.”
“lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.”
“and struck Job with painful sores from the sole of his foot to his head.”
“my adversaries reproach me”