Proverbs 13:22 bbe — The heritage of the good man is handed down to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is stored up for t…

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"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."

— Proverbs 13:22, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 13 — Context

19

To get one's desire is sweet to the soul, but to give up evil is disgusting to the foolish.

20

Go with wise men and be wise: but he who keeps company with the foolish will be broken.

21

Evil will overtake sinners, but the upright will be rewarded with good.

22

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.

23

There is much food in the ploughed land of the poor; but it is taken away by wrongdoing.

24

He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.

25

The upright man has food to the full measure of his desire, but there will be no food for the stomach of evil-doers.

Proverbs 13:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 13:22 say?
Proverbs 13:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Proverbs 13:22 in the Bible?
Proverbs 13:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 13, verse 22.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 13:22.
What translation should I read Proverbs 13:22 in?
Proverbs 13:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 13:22?
Proverbs 13:22 reads (BBE): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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