30 A (A)tranquil heart is life to the body,
But passion is (B)rottenness to the bones.
31 He (C)who oppresses the poor taunts (D)his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
32 The wicked is (E)thrust down by his [a]wrongdoing,
But the (F)righteous has a refuge when he dies.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:32 Or calamity