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Proverbs 14:30

The life of the whole body, is a tranquil mind, but, a decay of the bones, is jealousy.

Proverbs 14:30 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible

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Proverbs 14:30 in other translations

KJV King James Version

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

WEB World English Bible

The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

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In context

27 The reverence of Yahweh, is a well-spring of life, that a man may avoid the snares of death.

28 In the multitude of a people, is the majesty of the king, but, in the ceasing of population, is the ruin of the prince.

29 One slow to anger, hath great understanding, but, the hasty in spirit, exalteth folly.

30 The life of the whole body, is a tranquil mind, but, a decay of the bones, is jealousy.

31 The oppressor of the poor, hath reproached his Maker, but he that sheweth favour to the needy, is one who, holdeth Him in honour.

32 By his own wickedness, shall the lawless man, be thrust down, but the righteous, seeketh refuge in his integrity.

33 In the heart of the intelligent, reposeth wisdom, but, in the midst of dullards, it maketh itself known.

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