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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.
Proverbs 13:22 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

    ASV

  • The heritage of the good man is handed down to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the upright man.

    BBE

  • A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].

    DBY

  • A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

    WEB

  • A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous `is' the sinner's wealth.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

    BSB

In context

20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

23Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

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