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Proverbs 14:30

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Proverbs 14:30 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

    ASV

  • A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.

    BBE

  • A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

    DBY

  • The life of the body is a heart at peace, But envy rots the bones.

    WEB

  • A healed heart `is' life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones `is' envy.

    YLT

  • A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

    ENG

  • A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

    WBT

  • A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

    BSB

In context

28In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

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