Proverbs 13:22

22 Good people leave their wealth to their grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for good people.

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 Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer.

21 Trouble always comes to sinners, but good people enjoy success.

22 Good people leave their wealth to their grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for good people.

23 A poor person's field might produce plenty of food, but others often steal it away.

24 If you do not punish your children, you don't love them, but if you love your children, you will correct them.