Berean Standard Bible
“A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”
In this collection of sayings the writer observes how inner attitudes affect the body and life. The verse sits beside sayings about anger and patience.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
World English Bible (WEB)
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
King James Version (KJV)
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El corazón apacible es vida de las carnes: mas la envidia, pudrimiento de huesos.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El corazón tranquilo le da vida al cuerpo, pero la envidia corroe los huesos.
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