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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 14) Proverbs 14:30 KJV
"A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones."
Proverbs Chapter 14, Verse 30
Proverbs 14:30 in Context (Verses 27–33 KJV)
27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28
In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.*
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.
32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.