Proverbs 14:30 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 14:30

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28 In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.

29 ^aHe who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is¹ impulsive exalts folly.

30 A sound heart is life to the body,
But ^aenvy is ^brottenness to the bones.

31 ^aHe who oppresses the poor reproaches ^bhis Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,
But ^athe righteous has a refuge in his death.

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American Standard Version
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

Amplified® Bible
A calm {and} undisturbed mind {and} heart are the life {and} health of the body, but envy, jealousy, {and} wrath are like rottenness of the bones.

Contemporary English Version
It's healthy to be content, but envy can eat you up.

Darby English Version
A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

Good News Bible
Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer.

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

New American Standard Bible
A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.

New International Version
A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.

New King James Version
A sound heart is life to the body,
But envy is rottenness to the bones.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A tranquil heart gives life to the body, But passion brings rottenness to the bones.

Revised Standard Version
A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh, but passion makes the bones rot.

Young's Literal Translation
A healed heart `is' life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones `is' envy.

New English Translation
A tranquil spirit¹ revives the body,² but envy³ is rottenness to the bones.⁴

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