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Proverbs 14:30–31

30 A atranquil heart is life to the body,

But passion is brottenness to the bones.

31 He awho oppresses the poor taunts bhis Maker,

But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

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Proverbs 14:30–31 — The New International Version (NIV)

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,

but envy rots the bones.

31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,

but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — English Standard Version (ESV)

30 A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh,

but envy makes the bones rot.

31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker,

but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — New Living Translation (NLT)

30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;

jealousy is like cancer in the bones.

31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,

but helping the poor honors him.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

30 A sound heart is life to the body,

But envy is rottenness to the bones.

31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,

But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — New Century Version (NCV)

30 Peace of mind means a healthy body,

but jealousy will rot your bones.

31 Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker,

but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — American Standard Version (ASV)

30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh;

But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker;

But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

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 is gracious to the needy.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

30 A tranquil heart makes for a healthy body, 

but jealousy is ⸤like⸥ bone cancer. 

31 Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker, 

but whoever is kind to the needy honors him. 

Proverbs 14:30–31 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

30 A tranquil heart is life to the body,

but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

31 The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,

but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh,

but passion makes the bones rot.

31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,

but those who are kind to the needy honor him.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

30 A heart of tranquility is life to the flesh,

but causes bones of passion to rot.

31 He who oppresses the poor insults him who made him,

but he who has mercy on the poor honors him.

Proverbs 14:30–31 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

30 A peaceful heart gives life to the body.

But jealousy rots the bones.

31 Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker.

But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God.


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