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28 Whoever trusts his riches will fall,
    but righteous people will flourish like a green leaf.
29 Whoever brings trouble upon his family inherits only wind,
    and that stubborn fool becomes a slave to the wise in heart.
30 The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life,
    and a winner of souls is wise.

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28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,(A)
    but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.(B)

29 Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise.(C)

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,(D)
    and the one who is wise saves lives.

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