Proverbs 13:22

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

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 who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

21 Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

23 Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away.

24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.