22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.


In Context

19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

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

23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

24 One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

Proverbs 13:22 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:22A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

13:22A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

13:22The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous man.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:22A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous is the sinner's wealth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.