Proverbs 13:22

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children, and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

Proverbs 13:22 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 13:22

A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's
children
He not only has a sufficiency for the present support of himself and family; but is so prospered and succeeded, as to leave an inheritance after him; and which is continued to and enjoyed, not only by his immediate offspring, but theirs also; for being got honestly, it wears well; see ( Proverbs 13:11 ) ; and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just;
the riches which wicked men get are laid up in the purposes of God for good men; and in his providence they are translated from the one to the other: so the riches of the Egyptians were designed for the Israelites, and by the providence of God were put into their hands; see ( Job 27:16 Job 27:17 ) ( Proverbs 28:8 ) ( Ecclesiastes 2:26 ) .

Proverbs 13:22 In-Context

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 which is destroyed for want of judgment.

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son, but he that loveth him chasteneth him in good season.