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28 He who trusts in his wealth is he who will fall,
    but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.
29 He who brings trouble to his household, he will inherit wind,[a]
    and a fool will serve the wise of heart.
30 The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life,
    and he who captures souls[b] is wise.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:29 Or “breath, spirit”
  2. Proverbs 11:30 Or “persons,” or “inner selves”

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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