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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29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

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