Proverbs 14:30

New International Reader's Version

A peaceful heart gives life to the body. But jealousy rots the bones.

Cross References

1 Kings 21:6

He answered her, “Because I spoke to Naboth from Jezreel. I said, ‘Sell me your vineyard. Or, if you prefer, I’ll give you another vineyard in its place.’ But he said, ‘I won’t sell you my vineyard.’ ”

Job 5:2

Anger kills foolish people. Jealousy destroys those who are childish.

Psalm 112:10

Evil people will see it and be upset. They will grind their teeth and become weaker and weaker. What evil people long to do can’t succeed.

Psalm 119:80

May I follow your orders with all my heart. Then I won’t be put to shame.

Proverbs 12:4

An excellent woman is her husband’s crown. But a wife who brings shame is like sickness in his bones.

Proverbs 15:13

A happy heart makes a face look cheerful. But a sad heart produces a broken spirit.

Proverbs 17:22

A cheerful heart makes you healthy. But a broken spirit dries you up.

Proverbs 3:8

That will bring health to your body. It will make your bones strong.

Proverbs 4:23

Above everything else, guard your heart. Everything you do comes from it.

Habakkuk 3:16

I listened and my heart pounded. My lips trembled at the sound. My bones seemed to rot. And my legs shook. But I will be patient. I’ll wait for the day of trouble to come on Babylon. It’s the nation that is attacking us.

Acts 7:9

“Jacob’s sons were jealous of their brother Joseph. So they sold him as a slave. He was taken to Egypt. But God was with him.

Romans 1:29

They are full of every kind of sin, evil and ungodliness. They want more than they need. They commit murder. They want what belongs to other people. They fight and cheat. They hate others. They say mean things about other people.

2 Timothy 1:7

God gave us his Spirit. And the Spirit doesn’t make us weak and fearful. Instead, the Spirit gives us power and love. He helps us control ourselves.

James 4:5

Don’t you know what Scripture says? God wants the spirit in us to belong only to him. God caused this spirit to live in us. Don’t you think Scripture has a reason for saying this?