Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:30

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 30 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

v.30This passage

v.31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 17:22

    A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

  • Psalms 119:80

    Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. כ KAPH.

  • Proverbs 4:23

    Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

  • James 4:5

    Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?

  • Proverbs 12:4

    A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

  • Psalms 112:10

    The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish.