Proverbs 14:30
A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.
In context
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. 28 In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. 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. 32 The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 14:30 in the KJV
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: But envy the rottenness of the bones.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 14:30 in the NIV
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.