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30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
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31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
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32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
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32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
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33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
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33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
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34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
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35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
