Proverbs 13:22

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for 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 One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away.
24 One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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