14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit?

15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
    but a crushed spirit who can bear?(A)

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(B)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

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