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Proverbs 14:30
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
Proverbs 14:30 · New Heart English Bible
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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, turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
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