PROVERBS CHAPTER 14.
V. 30. A sound heart is the life of the flesh, literally, “life of the members is a heart of composure”; for it is the tranquil spirit which is able to judge calmly and correctly, weighing all factors dispassionately; but envy the rottenness of the bones, for every form of passionate, violent seal sets aside calm consideration, indulges in foolish acts, and results in harm to the quick-tempered person’s health and spiritual well-being.
V. 31. He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker, mocks God Himself, who is the Champion of the poor and downtrodden; but he that honoreth Him, having the proper regard for the Lord, hath mercy on the poor, this being the natural result of the fear and love of Jehovah. Cp. chap. 17, 5; 19, 17.
V. 32. The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, that is, if misfortune, ruin, and death strike the ungodly person, he is swept away suddenly, thrust out of this life violently; but the righteous hath hope in his death, he is confident even in the hour of death, for the future beyond the grave holds no terrors for him, since he places his trust in the mercy of the Lord alone.