In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap,
Proverbs 11:30 - New Revised Standard Version The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but violence takes lives away. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that winneth souls is wise. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The fruit of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise captures human lives [for God, as a fisher of men–he gathers and receives them for eternity]. [Matt. 4:19; I Cor. 9:19; James 5:20.] American Standard Version (1901) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls. Common English Bible The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the wise gather lives. Catholic Public Domain Version The fruit of the just one is the tree of life. And whoever receives souls is wise. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls, is wise. |
In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap,
The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is a betrayer.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy.
Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”
The reaper is already receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together.
For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?
you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner's soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To everyone who conquers, I will give permission to eat from the tree of life that is in the paradise of God.