Parallel Verses
Amplified
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].
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Holman Bible
but violence
International Standard Version
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins people is wise.
A Conservative Version
The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.
American Standard Version
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
Bible in Basic English
The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.
Darby Translation
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.
Julia Smith Translation
The fruit of the just a tree of life; and he taking souls is wise.
King James 2000
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that wins souls is wise.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he who captures souls [is] wise.
Modern King James verseion
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he who takes souls is wise.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.
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. He who is wise wins souls.
The Emphasized Bible
The fruit of the righteous, is a tree of life, and, he that rescueth souls, is wise.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And whoso is taking souls is wise.
Themes
Fruits » Illustrative » Of the example, &c of the Godly
Life » Tested, by the lord » Tree of
Missionaries » Encouragement to
Tree of life » What is a tree of life
Trees » Illustrative » Of the life and conversation of the righteous
Topics
Interlinear
Laqach
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
29
He who troubles (mismanages) his own house will inherit the wind (nothing),
And the foolish will be a servant to the wise-hearted.
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].
If the righteous will be rewarded on the earth [with godly blessings],
How much more [will] the wicked and the sinner [be repaid with punishment]!
Cross References
James 5:20
let the [latter] one know that the one who has turned a sinner from the error of his way will save that one’s soul from death and cover a multitude of sins [that is, obtain the pardon of the many sins committed by the one who has been restored].
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.
Daniel 12:3
Those who are [spiritually] wise will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead many to righteousness, [will shine] like the stars forever and ever.
Proverbs 15:4
A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life,
But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes the spirit.
Matthew 4:19
And He said to them,
Luke 5:9-10
For he and all his companions were completely astounded at the catch of fish which they had taken;
John 4:36
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to everyone, so that I may win more [for Christ].
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For who is [the object of] our hope or joy or our victor’s wreath of triumphant celebration [when we stand] in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?