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30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.
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:
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.
Proverbs 11:2. When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. a. When pride comes, then comes shame: The proud man or woman fears shame. Ironically, they cultivate shame and disgrace for themselves. One significant reason for this is that God resists the proud (James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5). b.
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.
The Way of Wisdom. Fathers And Sons. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.
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.
