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30 A [a](A)tranquil heart is life to the body,
But jealousy is (B)rottenness to the bones.
31 He (C)who oppresses the poor reproaches (D)his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
32 The wicked is (E)thrust down by his own evil,
But the (F)righteous takes refuge even in his death.

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  1. Proverbs 14:30 Lit healing

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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