SinaiProverbs 14:30
American Standard Version
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
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Proverbs 14:30 in other translations
The life of the body is a heart at peace,
but envy rots the bones.
Proverbs 14:30 in context
- 28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
- 29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
- 30A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
- 31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
- 32The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.