Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. New Living Translation The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends. English Standard Version The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise. Berean Standard Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. King James Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. New King James Version The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. New American Standard Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And one who is wise gains souls. NASB 1995 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls. NASB 1977 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls. Legacy Standard Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls. Amplified Bible The fruit of the [consistently] righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise captures and wins souls [for God—he gathers them for eternity]. Christian Standard Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but a cunning person takes lives. Holman Christian Standard Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but violence takes lives. American Standard Version The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls. Contemporary English Version Live right, and you will eat from the life-giving tree. And if you act wisely, others will follow. English Revised Version The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that is wise winneth souls. GOD'S WORD® Translation The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life, and a winner of souls is wise. Good News Translation Righteousness gives life, but violence takes it away. International Standard Version The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins people is wise. Majority Standard Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. NET Bible The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise. New Heart English Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he who plucks that life is wise. Webster's Bible Translation The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. World English Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life, "" And whoever is taking souls [is] wise. Young's Literal Translation The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And whoso is taking souls is wise. Smith's Literal Translation The fruit of the just a tree of life; and he taking souls is wise. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls, is wise. Catholic Public Domain Version The fruit of the just one is the tree of life. And whoever receives souls is wise. New American Bible The fruit of justice is a tree of life, and one who takes lives is a sage. New Revised Standard Version The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but violence takes lives away. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; but the souls of the wicked shall be driven out. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life and the souls of the evil will be removed. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls. Brenton Septuagint Translation Out of the fruit of righteousness grows a tree of life; but the souls of transgressors are cut off before their time. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dishonest Scales…29He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. 30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. 31If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!… Cross References Daniel 12:3 Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. James 5:20 consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. John 15:1-8 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ... Romans 6:22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Matthew 13:43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Luke 6:43-45 No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. / For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles. / The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Philippians 1:11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Isaiah 61:3 to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Jeremiah 17:7-8 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Ezekiel 47:12 Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be used for food and their leaves for healing.” Psalm 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, Treasury of Scripture The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that wins souls is wise. fruit Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. Proverbs 15:4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. and Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. John 4:36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. winneth Luke 5:9,10 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: … Jump to Previous Behaviour Fruit Life Righteous Righteousness Souls Tree Violent Wins WiseJump to Next Behaviour Fruit Life Righteous Righteousness Souls Tree Violent Wins WiseProverbs 11 1. On DeceptionThe fruit of the righteous is a tree of life The imagery of a "tree of life" is deeply rooted in biblical symbolism, first appearing in Genesis 2:9, where it represents eternal life and divine blessing in the Garden of Eden. In Proverbs, the "fruit of the righteous" suggests the outcomes or results of a life lived in accordance with God's will. This fruit is not only beneficial to the individual but also to those around them, much like a tree that provides sustenance and shelter. The righteous, through their actions and character, offer life-giving wisdom and guidance to others, reflecting the life-giving nature of Christ, who is often seen as the ultimate fulfillment of the tree of life (Revelation 22:2). The righteous are those who live by faith, as seen in Habakkuk 2:4 and reiterated in Romans 1:17, and their lives bear witness to God's transformative power. and he who wins souls is wise Persons / Places / Events 1. The RighteousIn the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live according to God's laws and principles, embodying wisdom and moral integrity. 2. Tree of Life A symbol of eternal life and divine blessing, first mentioned in the Garden of Eden, representing the sustenance and flourishing that comes from living a righteous life. 3. Wise Soul-Winner This refers to individuals who, through their wisdom and righteous living, lead others to righteousness and a relationship with God. Teaching Points The Impact of Righteous LivingRighteousness produces life-giving fruit, much like a tree that provides sustenance and shelter. Our lives should reflect God's righteousness, offering spiritual nourishment to those around us. The Symbolism of the Tree of Life Just as the Tree of Life in Eden was central to God's creation, our righteous actions should be central to our lives, providing a source of spiritual vitality and growth for ourselves and others. Wisdom in Soul-Winning Winning souls requires wisdom, discernment, and a deep understanding of God's Word. It involves living a life that attracts others to Christ through our actions and words. The Eternal Perspective Leading others to righteousness has eternal significance. Our efforts in soul-winning contribute to the eternal kingdom of God, reflecting the ultimate purpose of our Christian walk. Practical Evangelism Engage in practical ways to share the Gospel, such as building relationships, living out your faith authentically, and being prepared to share the hope within you.(30) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.--The righteous, by the performance of his duty to his neighbours, brings, as it were, life and healing (Revelation 22:2) to them, and "the wise man winneth souls," attracts them to himself, and induces them to follow his example.Verse 30. - The fruit of righteousness (of the righteous) is a tree of life (Proverbs 3:18; Proverbs 13:12); lignum vitae, Vulgate. That which the righteous say and do is, as it were, a fruitful tree which delights and feeds many. A good man's example and teaching promote spiritual health and lead to immortal life. Septuagint, "From the fruit of righteousness springeth a tree of life." And he that winneth souls is wise; rather, he that is wise winneth souls. The latter member is parallel to the former. He who gives men of the tree of life attracts souls to himself, to listen to his teaching and to follow his example. With this "winning of souls" we may compare Christ's promise to the apostles that they should "catch men" (Luke 5:10; comp. James 5:20). The Septuagint introduces an antithesis not found in our Hebrew text: "But the souls of transgressors are taken untimely away." Ewald and others change the present order of clauses in vers. 29 and 30, thinking thus to improve the parallelism. They would rearrange the passage in the following way: "He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; but the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart; but he that is wise winneth souls." There is no authority whatever in the versions or older commentators for this alteration; and the existing arrangement, as we have shown, gives a very good sense. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The fruitפְּֽרִי־ (pə·rî-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of the righteous צַ֭דִּיק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous is a tree עֵ֣ץ (‘êṣ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood of life, חַיִּ֑ים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life and he who wins וְלֹקֵ֖חַ (wə·lō·qê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take souls נְפָשׂ֣וֹת (nə·p̄ā·śō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion [is] wise. חָכָֽם׃ (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise Links Proverbs 11:30 NIVProverbs 11:30 NLT Proverbs 11:30 ESV Proverbs 11:30 NASB Proverbs 11:30 KJV Proverbs 11:30 BibleApps.com Proverbs 11:30 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:30 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:30 French Bible Proverbs 11:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous (Prov. 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