Proverbs 18:14

Catholic Public Domain Version

The spirit of a man sustains his weakness. Yet who can sustain a spirit that is easily angered?

Cross References

Job 6:4

For the arrows of the Lord are in me, my spirit drinks of their indignation, and the terrors of the Lord are soldiers against me.

Psalm 147:3

He has stationed peace at your borders, and he has satisfied you with the fat of the grain.

Psalm 55:3

My enemies have trampled over me all day long. For those who make war against me are many.

Psalm 55:5

In God, I will praise my words. In God, I have put my trust. I will not fear what flesh can do to me.

Exodus 6:9

And so, Moses explained all these things to the sons of Israel, who did not agree with him, because of their anguish of spirit and very difficult work.

Proverbs 15:13

A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful soul makes a lifetime flourish. A gloomy spirit dries out the bones.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our glory is this: the testimony of our conscience, which is found in simplicity of heart and in sincerity toward God. And it is not with worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God, that we have conversed with this world, and more abundantly toward you.

2 Corinthians 2:7

So then, to the contrary, you should be more forgiving and consoling, lest perhaps someone like this may be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow.

James 1:2

My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy,

1 Peter 1:6

In this, you should exult, if now, for a brief time, it is necessary to be made sorrowful by various trials,