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A Tree of Life for Others
Commentators explain that the "fruit of the righteous" refers to the positive, life-giving influence a godly person has on their community. Like a tree that provides healing and nourishment, a righteous life supports and nurtures the spiritual well-being of those around them.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 11:30
18th Century
Theologian
Wins souls - Better, a wise man wins souls. He who is wise draws the souls of people to himself, just as the fruit of the righteous is to al…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 11:30
19th Century
Bishop
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. —The righteous, by the performance of his duty to his neighbours, brings, as it were, life a…
John Gill
On Proverbs 11:30
17th Century
Pastor
The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life
Either the fruit which grows upon Christ, the tree of life, and which…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 11:30
17th Century
Minister
The righteous are like trees of life; and their influence on earth, like the fruits of that tree, support and nourish the spiritual life in many.