Proverbs 13:22
Proverbs 13:22 in Multiple Translations
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
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.
Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth is saved for those who live right.
The good man shall giue inheritance vnto his childrens children: and the riches of the sinner is layde vp for the iust.
A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous [is] the sinner's wealth.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
When good people die, their grandchildren inherit their money; but when sinners die, the money that they had will end up in the hands of righteous people.
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Proverbs 13:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ט֗וֹב
יַנְחִ֥יל
בְּנֵֽי
בָנִ֑ים
וְ/צָפ֥וּן
לַ֝/צַּדִּ֗יק
חֵ֣יל
חוֹטֵֽא
ט֗וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
יַנְחִ֥יל
nâchal
H5157
to inherit
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בָנִ֑ים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
וְ/צָפ֥וּן
tsâphan
H6845
to treasure
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
לַ֝/צַּדִּ֗יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Prep | Adj
חֵ֣יל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
חוֹטֵֽא
châṭâʼ
H2398
to sin
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 13:22
ט֗וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
יַנְחִ֥יל
nâchal
H5157
"to inherit"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew verb means to inherit or to take possession of something, as seen in the story of the Israelites inheriting the Promised Land in Joshua 1:6. It can also mean to distribute or divide something among people, like the division of the land in Joshua 13-19. The word is used in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession, inherit 1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.) 1a3) to divide the land for a possession 1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession 1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to give as a possession 1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance 1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion). See also: Exodus 23:30; Joshua 17:6; Psalms 69:37.
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בָנִ֑ים
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וְ/צָפ֥וּן
tsâphan
H6845
"to treasure"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
To treasure means to hide or store something valuable, like the treasures stored in the temple in 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to hide, treasure, treasure or store up 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to hide, treasure, treasure up 1a2) to lie hidden, lurk 1b) (Niphal) to be hidden, be stored up 1c) (Hiphil) to hide, hide from discovery
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: esteem, hide(-den one, self), lay up, lurk (be set) privily, (keep) secret(-ly, place). See also: Exodus 2:2; Psalms 31:21; Psalms 10:8.
לַ֝/צַּדִּ֗יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Prep | Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
חֵ֣יל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
חוֹטֵֽא
châṭâʼ
H2398
"to sin"
V-Qal
To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.
Definition: 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to miss 1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty 1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bear loss 1b2) to make a sin-offering 1b3) to purify from sin 1b4) to purify from uncleanness 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to miss the mark 1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin 1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way 1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. See also: Genesis 20:6; 1 Kings 15:34; Psalms 4:5.
Study Notes — Proverbs 13:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 13:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 13:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 13:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 13:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
- Sermons on Proverbs 13:22
Context — A Father’s Discipline
20He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
21Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
23Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away. 24He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ecclesiastes 2:26 | To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. |
| 2 | Job 27:16–17 | Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent. |
| 3 | Proverbs 28:8 | He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor. |
| 4 | Psalms 112:2 | His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. |
| 5 | Psalms 37:25 | I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. |
| 6 | Genesis 17:7–8 | I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” |
| 7 | Psalms 25:12–13 | Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. |
| 8 | Ezra 9:12 | Now, therefore, do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters for your sons. Never seek their peace or prosperity, so that you may be strong and may eat the good things of the land, leaving it as an inheritance to your sons forever.’ |
| 9 | Psalms 128:6 | that you may see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel! |
| 10 | Psalms 102:28 | The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.” |
Proverbs 13:22 Summary
Proverbs 13:22 teaches us that a good man thinks about the future and wants to provide for his family, not just for now, but for generations to come, just like God provides for us as seen in Matthew 6:26. This means being wise with the resources we have, and trusting God to bless our efforts, as promised in Proverbs 22:29. It also reminds us that God is in control and will ultimately bring justice, taking the wealth of the wicked and giving it to the righteous, as seen in Exodus 12:35-36. By following God's principles and being faithful stewards of what He has given us, we can trust that He will provide for our needs and the needs of our loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to leave an inheritance to children's children?
Leaving an inheritance to children's children means that a good man is thinking about the long-term well-being of his family, as seen in Proverbs 13:22, and is working to provide for them even after he is gone, much like the example of Abraham in Genesis 24:1, who was blessed by God to be a blessing to his descendants.
Why does the sinner's wealth get passed to the righteous?
The sinner's wealth being passed to the righteous is a demonstration of God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in Proverbs 13:22, where He takes the wealth of the wicked and gives it to those who are righteous, just as He did with the Egyptians' wealth in Exodus 12:35-36, when the Israelites left Egypt.
Is this verse promising that all good people will be wealthy?
This verse is not promising that all good people will be wealthy, but rather that a good man's legacy and provision for his family will endure, as seen in Proverbs 13:22, and that God will ultimately bring justice and righteousness, as promised in Psalm 37:3-4, where the righteous are promised to be blessed and to inherit the land.
How does this verse relate to the concept of stewardship?
This verse relates to the concept of stewardship in that it emphasizes the importance of managing one's resources in a way that honors God and provides for future generations, as seen in Proverbs 13:22, and is in line with the biblical principle of stewardship found in Genesis 1:28, where humanity is given the task of managing God's creation.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can provide for my family's long-term well-being, beyond just financial inheritance?
- How can I ensure that my legacy is one that honors God and brings blessing to those who come after me?
- What does it mean for me to be a 'good man' in the context of Proverbs 13:22, and how can I strive to live up to that standard?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs and the needs of my family, even when it seems uncertain or unclear?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 13:22
A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children,.... He not only has a sufficiency for the present support of himself and family; but is so prospered and succeeded, as to leave an
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
Is by God’ s powerful providence ofttimes translated to good men of another family, who will be more faithful stewards of it.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
Proverbs 13:22 A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children’ s children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.Ver. 22. A good man leaveth inheritance to his child.] Personal goodness is profitable to posterity. God gives not to his servants some small annuity for life only, as great men used to do; but "keepeth mercy for thousands" of generations "of them that fear him" - (where the Masorites observe Nun-Rabbath, a large N, in the word Notsot, "keepeth," to note the large extent of God’ s love to the good man’ s posterity.) God left David "a lamp in Jerusalem," although his house were not so with God. And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.] As Nabal’ s was for David, Haman’ s for Mordecai, the Canaanites’ for the Israelites. Howbeit this holds not perpetually and universally in every wicked person; for some of them are "full of children, and leave the rest of their substance for their babes." Hereupon "their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever; they call their lands after their own names" - as Cain called his new built city after the name of his son Enoch - "this their way is their folly" - or, is their constant hope, for the word signifies both - "and their posterity approve their sayings," and vote the same way. But together with their lands, they bequeath their children their sins and punishments, which is far worse than that legacy of leprosy that Joab left his issue. Compare Job 27:16-17 Isaiah 61:5.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
(22) A good man.—As this corresponds to the “just” man in the next line, who is one who “renders to all their due” (see above on Proverbs 10:2), it probably has the meaning here of “liberal,” “unselfish;” such a one gains the promise given in Proverbs 11:25.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
Verse 22. A good man leaveth an inheritance] He files many a prayer in heaven in their behalf, and his good example and advices are remembered and quoted from generation to generation. Besides, whatever property he left was honestly acquired, and well-gotten goods are permanent. The general experience of men shows this to be a common case; and that property ill-gotten seldom reaches to the third generation. This even the heathens observed. Hence: De male quaesitis non gaudet tertius haeres. "The third generation shall not possess the goods that have been unjustly acquired."
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 13:22
An expression of trust, that in the long run the anomalies of the world are rendered even (compare the marginal references). The heaped up treasures of the wicked find their way at last into the hands of better men.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
22. A good man — One who is good and doeth good — a benevolent man. An inheritance to his children’s children — Namely, in the remembrance of his piety, love, and compassion.
Sermons on Proverbs 13:22
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Living for Generations to Come by Scott Volk | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his failure to address certain topics during his recent services. He shares his personal challenges and confesses that he will change his be |
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This Heart Is Too Small - Part 5 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual legacy and the eternal perspective of life. It challenges individuals to consider the spiritual inheritance they are passing on t |
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Ii. Abuses to Be Discussed in Councils by Martin Luther | Martin Luther preaches against the abuses in the Roman Catholic Church, particularly focusing on the corruption, greed, and exploitation of power by the pope, cardinals, and bishop |
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Lend, Expecting Nothing by David Servant | David Servant delves into Jesus' command to 'lend, expecting nothing in return,' emphasizing the importance of lending without expecting repayment, especially to the poor and needy |
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The Fear of the Lord by Charles Stanley | Charles Stanley preaches on the importance of fearing the Lord, emphasizing that it involves appropriate awe and reverence for who God is, rather than terror. He highlights how the |
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Alexander Gordon by Alexander Whyte | Alexander Whyte preaches about the life of grace that has been passed down through generations in the Gordon family, focusing on the great spirit and inward exercise of Alexander G |
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An Old Doctor's Spiritual Prescription by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the fear and worry that people experience in a world filled with tension and uncertainty. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's pr |