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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.
31 If the righteous person is rewarded on earth,
how much more the wicked person and the sinner!

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

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

31 If the righteous receive their due(C) on earth,
    how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

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