Proverbs 13:22
What does Proverbs 13:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 13:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous <FI>is<Fi> the sinner's wealth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 112:2
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: The generation of the upright shall be blessed.
- Job 27:16
Though he heap up silver as the dust, And prepare raiment as the clay;
- Psalms 128:6
Yea, see thou thy children’s children. Peace be upon Israel.
- Ezra 9:12
now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their prosperity for ever; that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.
- Psalms 37:25
I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.
- Genesis 17:7
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee.
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