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Righteous person is like a tree by water

Here’s what it means

A person rooted in God’s truth and trust is stable, fruitful, and sustained.

Why the Bible says it this way

The writer compares two things using words such as “like” or “as.” The comparison focuses on one shared feature.

A helpful detail: The tree’s fruitfulness illustrates spiritual stability, not guaranteed ease in every circumstance.

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