29 He who is (A)slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is [a]quick-tempered exalts folly.
30 A (B)tranquil heart is life to the body,
But passion is (C)rottenness to the bones.
31 He (D)who oppresses the poor taunts (E)his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit