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30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh,
    but passion makes the bones rot.
31 He who oppresses a poor man insults his Maker,
    but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
32 The wicked is overthrown through his evil-doing,
    but the righteous finds refuge through his integrity.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 14:32 Gk Syr: Heb in his death

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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