Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 14:30
“A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 14:30 Context
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 28In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. 29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. 31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. 32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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Other Translations
A sound heart, is the life of the flesh: but enuie, the rottennesse of the bones.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.
- Basic English Bible
A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.
- Darby Bible
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
- Webster's Bible
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
- World English Bible
A healed heart [is] life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones [is] envy.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.
- Basic English Bible
A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.
- Darby Bible
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
- Webster's Bible
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
- World English Bible
A healed heart [is] life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones [is] envy.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:30
14:30 A sound heart - Free from envy and inordinate passions. Is life - Procures and maintains the health and vigour of the body.