Proverbs 14:30-32
English Standard Version
30 A tranquil[a] heart gives (A)life to the flesh,
but (B)envy[b] makes (C)the bones rot.
31 Whoever oppresses a poor man (D)insults his (E)Maker,
(F)but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
32 (G)The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing,
but (H)the righteous finds refuge in his death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:30 Or healing
- Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy
Proverbs 14:30-32
New International Version
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.(A)
Proverbs 14:30-32
King James Version
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.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
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