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30 ¶ A sound heart is life to the flesh, but envy is rottenness of the bones.

31 ¶ He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he that has mercy on the poor, honours him.

32 ¶ For his wickedness shall the wicked be cast out, but the righteous in his death has hope.

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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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