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30 The life of the body is a heart at peace,
    but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
    but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity,
    but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

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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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