29 One who is (A)slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is [a]quick-tempered exalts foolishness.
30 A (B)tranquil heart is life to the body,
But jealousy is (C)rottenness to the bones.
31 One (D)who oppresses the poor taunts (E)his Maker,
But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit

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