30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:30

King James Version

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth winneth: Heb. taketh souls is wise.

English Standard Version

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.

The Message

30 A good life is a fruit-bearing tree; a violent life destroys souls.

New King James Version

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.

New Living Translation

30 The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:30

Commentary on Proverbs 11:30

(Read Proverbs 11:30)

The righteous are as trees of life; and their influence upon earth, like the fruits of that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many.