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Proverbs 14:30
A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.
Proverbs 14:30 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 14:30 in other translations
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
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In context
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.
28 A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.
29 He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
30 A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.
31 He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
32 The sinner is overturned in his evil-doing, but the upright man has hope in his righteousness.
33 Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
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