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Proverbs 14:30-35

30 Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer.

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

31 If you oppress poor people, you insult the God who made them; but kindness shown to the poor is an act of worship.

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

32 Wicked people bring about their own downfall by their evil deeds, but good people are protected by their integrity.

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

33 Wisdom is in every thought of intelligent people; fools know nothing about wisdom.

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

34 Righteousness makes a nation great; sin is a disgrace to any nation.

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

35 Kings are pleased with competent officials, but they punish those who fail them.

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