Proverbs 14:30

KJV1611 – Modern English

A sound heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

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  • Prov 12:4 : 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she who causes shame is as rottenness in his bones.
  • Prov 17:22 : 22 A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.
  • Rom 1:29 : 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,
  • Job 5:2 : 2 For anger kills the foolish man, and envy slays the simple one.
  • Ps 112:10 : 10 The wicked shall see it and be grieved; he shall gnash his teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked shall perish.
  • Prov 3:8 : 8 It shall be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones.
  • Prov 4:23 : 23 Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
  • Ps 119:80 : 80 Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, that I may not be ashamed.
  • 2 Tim 1:7 : 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
  • Jas 4:5 : 5 Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us yearns jealously?

Similar Verses (AI)

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    4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous, but who can stand before envy?

  • Prov 17:22-23
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    22A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.

    23A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of justice.

  • Prov 15:30
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    30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy.

  • Prov 14:29
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    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

  • Prov 3:8
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    8It shall be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones.

  • Prov 15:13-17
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    13A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

    14The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

    15All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who has a merry heart has a continual feast.

    16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble.

    17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fatted ox with hatred.

  • Job 5:2
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    2For anger kills the foolish man, and envy slays the simple one.

  • Prov 15:4
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    4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a break in the spirit.

  • Jas 3:14
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    14But if you have bitter envy and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.

  • Prov 12:25
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    25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.

  • Prov 23:17
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    17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be in the fear of the LORD all day long.

  • Prov 16:24
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    24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones.

  • Prov 4:22-23
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    22For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh.

    23Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

  • Prov 6:18
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    18A heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief,

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.

  • Prov 13:12
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    12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

  • Prov 12:20
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    20Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil, but to the counselors of peace there is joy.

  • Prov 28:25
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    25He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be made prosperous.

  • Jas 4:5
    70%

    5Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us yearns jealously?

  • Prov 24:1-2
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    1Do not be envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them.

    2For their hearts plot destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

  • Prov 14:31
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    31He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.

  • Prov 17:20
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    20He who has a perverse heart finds no good, and he who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

  • Prov 14:13
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    13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

  • Jas 3:16
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    16For where envy and strife are, there is confusion and every evil work.

  • Prov 11:17
    69%

    17The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

  • Jer 17:9
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    9The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

  • Prov 6:34
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    34For jealousy is a husband's fury: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

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    20The tongue of the just is as choice silver, the heart of the wicked is of little worth.

  • Prov 19:3
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    3The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A man is commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

  • Prov 28:14
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    14Happy is the man who always fears, but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.

  • Prov 19:23
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    23The fear of the LORD leads to life, and he who has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

  • Eccl 7:7
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    7Surely oppression makes a wise man mad, and a bribe destroys the heart.

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    7For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: "Eat and drink," he says to you; but his heart is not with you.

  • Prov 24:19
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    19Do not fret because of evil men, neither be envious of the wicked.

  • Prov 3:31
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    31Do not envy the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.

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    15Good understanding gives favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.

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    14Perversity is in his heart, he devises mischief continually; he sows discord.

  • Ps 73:3
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    3For I was envious of the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

  • Prov 15:27-28
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    27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

    28The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

  • Prov 21:14
    68%

    14A gift in secret soothes anger, and a reward in the bosom pacifies strong wrath.