Berean Standard Bible
“The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?”
This proverb is part of a series in Proverbs 18 about resilience and the inner life. It follows verses about wealth and pride.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
World English Bible (WEB)
A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
King James Version (KJV)
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
American Standard Version (ASV)
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El ánimo del hombre soportará su enfermedad: mas ¿quién soportará al ánimo angustiado?
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El ánimo del hombre puede sostener al enfermo, ¿pero quién puede levantar al abatido?
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