Proverbs 14:30-15:7

English Standard Version

³⁰ A tranquil^[a] heart gives ^(A)life to the flesh,
    but ^(B)envy^[b] makes ^(C)the bones rot.
³¹ Whoever 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.
³³ Wisdom ^(I)rests in the heart of a man of understanding,
    but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.^[c]
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
    but sin is a reproach to any people.
³⁵ A servant who deals wisely has ^(J)the king's favor,
    but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
15 ^(K)A soft answer turns away wrath,
    but ^(L)a harsh word stirs up anger.
² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
    but ^(M)the mouths of fools pour out folly.
^3 (N)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
    keeping watch on the evil and the good.
^4 (O)A gentle^[d] tongue is ^(P)a tree of life,
    but ^(Q)perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
^5 (R)A fool ^(S)despises his father's instruction,
    but ^(T)whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
⁶ In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
    but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
^7 (U)The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
    ^(V)not so the hearts of fools.^[e]