Proverbs 13:20-25

20 Walk with the wise and be wise, but as for the companion of fools, he will suffer harm.

21 Misfortune will pursue sinners, but the righteous {will be rewarded with prosperity}.

22 He who is good will leave an inheritance to {his grandchildren}, and stored up for the righteous [is] the wealth of a sinner.

23 [There is] much food [in] the field of the poor, but {it is swept away} by {injustice}.

24 He who withholds his rod hates his child, but he who loves him {gives him} discipline.

25 The righteous eats to satisfy his life, but the belly of the wicked will lack.

Footnotes

• [a]. Literally "it will reward prosperity"
• [b]. Literally "sons of sons"
• [c]. Literally "there is sweeping away"
• [d]. Literally "no justice"
• [e]. Literally "visits him"
• [f]. Or "soul," or "inner self"