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30 A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.
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A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
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Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
32 The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.
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When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
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Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
35 A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
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A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
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