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Proverbs 14:30-35

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30 Peace of mind means a healthy body, but jealousy will rot your bones.
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
32 The wicked are ruined by their own evil, but those who do right are protected even in death.
32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
33 Wisdom lives in those with understanding, and even fools recognize it.
33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
34 Doing what is right makes a nation great, but sin will bring disgrace to any people.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
35 A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.
35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
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