Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? These are of all others most heavy and grievous to be borne; these make sore the shoulders which should sustain the other infirmities. If the spirit be wounded by the disturbance of the reason, dejection under the trouble, whatever it is, and despair of relief; if the spirit be wounded by the amazing apprehensions of God's wrath for sin, and the fearful expectations of judgment and fiery indignation, who can bear this? Wounded spirits cannot help themselves, nor do others know how to help them. It is therefore wisdom to keep conscience void of offence. ( Matthew Henry.) Parallel Verses KJV: The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?WEB: A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear? |
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