28 One who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
29 One who (C)troubles his own house will (D)inherit wind,
And (E)the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.
30 The fruit of the righteous is (F)a tree of life,
And (G)one who is wise [a]gains souls.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:30 Lit takes

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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