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.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:30 Or healing
  2. Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy
  3. Proverbs 14:33 Or Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of a man of understanding, but makes itself known in the midst of fools

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