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Proverbs 11:30. English Standard Version. 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise. Read full chapter. Proverbs 11:30 in all English translations. Proverbs 10. Proverbs 12. English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016.
And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. James 5:20. let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. 1 Corinthians 9:19–22.
11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown. 12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. 13 Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
While reading through Proverbs, I found a somewhat startling verse: Proverbs 11:30 (NIV) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. My immediate thought was that this was a reference to eternal life, such as the tree of life in Genesis:
30 The fruit of the righteous is w a tree of life, and whoever x captures souls is wise. 31 If y the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner! 12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who z hates reproof is a stupid. 2 A good man b obtains favor from the L ord, but a man of evil devices he condemns. 3 No ...
Proverbs 11:12. He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace. a. He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor: The way of wisdom is also the way of love and respect. When one despises his neighbor, it isn’t evidence of superior wisdom and discernment, but a failure of true wisdom. b.
What does Proverbs 11:30 mean? A righteous person seeks God and godly wisdom (Proverbs 1:7; 3:32–33). As a result of following the Lord's commands, he touches the lives of others with life and healing (Proverbs 10:21; 11:10). The Lord Jesus is the clearest example of this principle in action.