Proverbs 18:14

New English Translation

A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness – but who can bear a crushed spirit?

Cross References

Job 6:4

For the arrows of the Almighty are within me; my spirit drinks their poison; God’s sudden terrors are arrayed against me.

Psalm 109:22

For I am oppressed and needy, and my heart beats violently within me.

Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.

Psalm 55:3

because of what the enemy says, and because of how the wicked pressure me, for they hurl trouble down upon me and angrily attack me.

Psalm 55:5

Fear and panic overpower me; terror overwhelms me.

Exodus 6:9

Moses told this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and hard labor.

Proverbs 15:13

A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.

Proverbs 17:22

A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God – not by human wisdom but by the grace of God – we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.

2 Corinthians 2:7

so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,

1 Peter 1:6

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.