Proverbs 13:22

English Standard Version 2016

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 2:26

For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.

Psalm 37:25

I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.

Psalm 112:2

His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Ezra 9:12

Therefore do not give your daughters to their sons, neither take their daughters for your sons, and never seek their peace or prosperity, that you may be strong and eat the good of the land and leave it for an inheritance to your children forever.’

Psalm 128:6

May you see your children’s children! Peace be upon Israel!

Psalm 102:28

The children of your servants shall dwell secure; their offspring shall be established before you.

Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.