The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New International Version NIV
20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will suffer.
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Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Evil pursues sinners, but prosperity will reward the righteous.
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Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.
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A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23 The fields of the poor may yield much food, but some are swept away because of injustice.
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An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.
24 He who fails to use a stick hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
25 The righteous person eats his fill, but the belly of the wicked is empty.
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The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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