Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:22

BSB
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is passed to the righteous.
AKJV
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
CPDV
The good leave behind heirs: children and grandchildren. And the substance of the sinner is preserved for the just.
ERV
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
NHEB
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
SMT
The good shall cause his sons' sons to inherit: and the wealth of him sinning was treasured up for the just.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:22
Summary
Righteous legacy passes to descendants; wicked wealth transfers to virtue.
Event
Describing inheritance patterns of righteous and wicked
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom