30
A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh, but passion makes the bones rot.
31
He who oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
32
The wicked is overthrown through his evil-doing, but the righteous finds refuge through his integrity.
33
Wisdom abides in the mind of a man of understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.
34
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.