Proverbs 13:22 nasb — A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteou…

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

— Proverbs 13:22, NASB

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Proverbs 13 — Context

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Desire realized is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.

20

He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm.

21

Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

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

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Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, But it is swept away by injustice.

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He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

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The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need.

Proverbs 13:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 13:22 say?
Proverbs 13:22 in the NASB reads: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.”
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 (NASB): “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.” 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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