Pro 18:14 | MHM | STEP | The Power and Weakness of the Human Spirit This section explores how important our inner strength is when facing difficulties. It shows that the state of a person's spirit can make a big difference in how they handle trouble, and that spiritual and emotional wounds are the hardest to bear. v. 14 : The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? . The commentary explains that outward troubles can be managed if your mind is calm and at peace. Even when we face pain, loss, or hardship in our body, reputation, or finances, we can get through it if we have courage, good sense, and especially a clear conscience. A strong spirit, or even more, the Spirit of God helping us, can carry us through hard times. But when your spirit is hurt—when you feel deep sadness, guilt, or fear—it is almost impossible to carry on. If your spirit is troubled by guilt or hopelessness, or if you are afraid of God's anger and judgment, no one can bear that pain alone. People with wounded spirits often can't help themselves, and others may not know how to help them either. That is why it is wise to keep your conscience clear and protect your heart from being wounded.

‏ Proverbs 18:14

The Power and Weakness of the Human Spirit

This section explores how important our inner strength is when facing difficulties. It shows that the state of a person's spirit can make a big difference in how they handle trouble, and that spiritual and emotional wounds are the hardest to bear.

v. 14: The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?. The commentary explains that outward troubles can be managed if your mind is calm and at peace. Even when we face pain, loss, or hardship in our body, reputation, or finances, we can get through it if we have courage, good sense, and especially a clear conscience. A strong spirit, or even more, the Spirit of God helping us, can carry us through hard times. But when your spirit is hurt—when you feel deep sadness, guilt, or fear—it is almost impossible to carry on. If your spirit is troubled by guilt or hopelessness, or if you are afraid of God's anger and judgment, no one can bear that pain alone. People with wounded spirits often can't help themselves, and others may not know how to help them either. That is why it is wise to keep your conscience clear and protect your heart from being wounded.