A tranquil heart is life to the body,
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

A capable wife is her husband’s crown,
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.

The wicked man will see it and be angry;
he will gnash his teeth in despair.
The desire of the wicked man will come to nothing.

For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

Or do you think it’s without reason the Scripture says that the Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?

For anger kills a fool,
and jealousy slays the gullible.

May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes
so that I will not be put to shame.

This will be healing for your body
and strengthening for your bones.

Guard your heart above all else,
for it is the source of life.

A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

“The patriarchs became jealous of Joseph and sold him into Egypt, but God was with him

They are filled with all unrighteousness, evil, greed, and wickedness. They are full of envy, murder, quarrels, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,

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Summary

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

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Sound

Guard your heart above all else,
for it is the source of life.
May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes
so that I will not be put to shame.
For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

Envy

For anger kills a fool,
and jealousy slays the gullible.
The wicked man will see it and be angry;
he will gnash his teeth in despair.
The desire of the wicked man will come to nothing.
“The patriarchs became jealous of Joseph and sold him into Egypt, but God was with him
They are filled with all unrighteousness, evil, greed, and wickedness. They are full of envy, murder, quarrels, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,
Or do you think it’s without reason the Scripture says that the Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?

Rottenness

This will be healing for your body
and strengthening for your bones.
A capable wife is her husband’s crown,
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.
A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

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