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Proverbs 14:30-35

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30 A peaceful mind gives life to the body, but jealousy rots the bones.
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 Those who exploit the powerless anger their maker, while those who are kind to the poor honor God.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
32 The wicked are thrown down by their own evil, but the righteous find refuge even in death.
32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
33 Wisdom resides in an understanding heart, but it's not known in fools.
33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
34 Righteousness dignifies a nation, but sin disgraces a people.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
35 The king favors an insightful servant, but is furious at a shameful one.
35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
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