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29 Patience leads to abundant understanding,
    but impatience leads to stupid mistakes.
30 A peaceful mind gives life to the body,
    but jealousy rots the bones.
31 Those who exploit the powerless anger their maker,
    while those who are kind to the poor honor God.

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29 Whoever is patient has great understanding,(A)
    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.(B)

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,
    but envy rots the bones.(C)

31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,(D)
    but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.(E)

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