Proverbs 14:30-32
International Standard Version
30 A tranquil mind brings life to one’s body,
but jealousy causes one’s bones to rot.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
32 The wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing,
but the righteous person has a place of safety in death.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:32 So MT DSS 4QProvb; LXX reads in his own piety
Proverbs 14:30-32
English Standard Version
30 A tranquil[a] heart gives (A)life to the flesh,
but (B)envy[b] makes (C)the bones rot.
31 Whoever oppresses a poor man (D)insults his (E)Maker,
(F)but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
32 (G)The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing,
but (H)the righteous finds refuge in his death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:30 Or healing
- Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy
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