Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, 2 but the wealth of the sinner ·deviant (from the standard goal) person· is stored for the upright. 1
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23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, 2 but lo'mishpat ·injustice· sweeps it away. 1
Cross References
Genesis 17:7I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring + 17:7. Quoted in Gal 3:16 after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and to your offspring after you.
Psalms 25:12מ What man is he who fears Adonai? 2 He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose. 1
Psalms 102:28The children of your servants will continue. 2 Their offspring will be established before you.”
Psalms 128:6Yes, may you see your children’s children. 2 Peace be upon Israel [God prevails].
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:22
21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. Here see, 1. How unavoidable the destruction of sinners is; the wrath of God pursues them, and all the terrors of that wrath: Evil pursues them closely wherever they go, as the avenger of blood pursued the manslayer, and they have no city of refuge to flee to; they attempt an escape, but in vain. Whom God pursues he is sure to overtake. They may prosper for a while and grow very secure, but their damnation slumbers not, though they do. 2. How… Read the whole commentary →