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29 He that is patient, is governed by much wisdom; but he that is unpatient, enhanceth his folly.

30 (The) Health of (the) heart is the life of (the) flesh; envy is (the) rot of (the) bones.

31 He that falsely challengeth a needy man, despiseth his maker; but he that hath mercy on a poor man, honoureth his maker. (He who oppresseth the needy, despiseth his Maker; but he who hath mercy on the poor, honoureth his Maker.)

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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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