28 In (A)a multitude of people is the glory of a king,
    but without people a prince is ruined.
29 Whoever is (B)slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
30 A tranquil[a] heart gives (C)life to the flesh,
    but (D)envy[b] makes (E)the bones rot.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:30 Or healing
  2. Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy

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