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30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh, but passion makes the bones rot.
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A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor 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 are overthrown by their evildoing, but the righteous find a refuge in their integrity.
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When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
33 Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart 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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