Proverbs 13:22

22 The good leave an inheritance to their children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up 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 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

22 The good leave an inheritance to their children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.

23 The field of the poor may yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice.

24 Those who spare the rod hate their children, but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.