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

31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
    but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness,
    but the righteous has hope in his 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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