Proverbs 13:20-25

20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.

24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 10:8; Proverbs 15:31
• 2. 2 Samuel 3:39; Jeremiah 40:3; Jeremiah 50:7; Ezekiel 14:13; Ezekiel 18:4
• 3. Psalms 25:13
• 4. Psalms 32:10
• 5. S Esther 8:2; S Job 27:17; Ecclesiastes 2:26
• 6. S 2 Samuel 7:14
• 7. S Proverbs 3:12
• 8. Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 23:13-14; Proverbs 29:15,17; Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:7
• 9. Psalms 34:10; Proverbs 10:3