King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:14
“The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”
Verse in context — Proverbs 18
12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.
13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.
14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.