30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Other Translations of Proverbs 14:30

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

30 A tranquilOr healing heart gives life to the flesh, but envyOr jealousy makes the bones rot.

The Message

30 A sound mind makes for a robust body, but runaway emotions corrode the bones.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:30

Commentary on Proverbs 14:30

(Read Proverbs 14:30)

An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health.