Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
In context
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: But to the righteous good shall be repaid. 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: But there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: But the belly of the wicked shall want.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:22 in the NIV
A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:22 in the ESV
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.