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Berean Standard Bible

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.”

Proverbs 11:30

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Study note

Proverbs 11 contrasts the righteous and the wicked through short sayings about integrity, generosity and the consequences of a person's ways. This proverb shifts from personal outcomes to the effect of a righteous life on others.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

World English Bible (WEB)

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

King James Version (KJV)

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El fruto del justo es árbol de vida: y el que prende almas, es sabio.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El fruto del justo es árbol de vida, y el que gana vidas es sabio.

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