Proverbs 13:22

22 A good person leaves what he owns to his children and grandchildren. But a sinner's wealth is stored up for those who do right.

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 Anyone who walks with wise people grows wise. But a companion of foolish people suffers harm.

21 Hard times chase those who are sinful. But success is the reward of those who do right.

22 A good person leaves what he owns to his children and grandchildren. But a sinner's wealth is stored up for those who do right.

23 The fields of poor people might produce a lot of food. But those who beat them down destroy it all.

24 Those who don't correct their children hate them. But those who love them are careful to train them.