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Proverbs 14:30-35

30 A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots 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.

31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

32 The sinner is overturned in his evil-doing, but the upright man has hope in his righteousness.

32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.

33 Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.

33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.

34 By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.

35 The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.

35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

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