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30 A tranquil mind gives life to the body,
    but jealousy rots the bones.
31 Those who oppress the poor revile their Maker,
    but those who are kind to the needy honor him.(A)
32 The wicked are overthrown by their wickedness,
    but the just find a refuge in their integrity.

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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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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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