Proverbs 11:30
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
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.
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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.