Proverbs 13:25
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: But the belly of the wicked shall want.
In context
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.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:25 in the NIV
The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:25 in the ESV
The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.