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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.
32 The wicked are thrown down by their own evil,
    but the righteous find refuge even in death.

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

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

32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,(D)
    but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.(E)

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