Proverbs 14:30-32

English Standard Version

³⁰A tranquil^[a] heart gives ^(A)life to the flesh,
    but ^(B)envy^[b] makes ^(C)the bones rot.
³¹Whoever oppresses a poor man ^(D)insults his ^(E)Maker,
    ^(F)but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
³²^(G)The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing,
    but ^(H)the righteous finds refuge in his death.

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Proverbs 14:30 Or healing
Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy

Proverbs 14:30-32

New International Version

³⁰A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.^(A)

³¹Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,^(B)
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.^(C)

³²When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,^(D)
but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.^(E)

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