Proverbs 13:22

New International Reader's Version

A good person leaves what they own to their children and grandchildren. But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.

Cross References

Ezra 9:12

So don’t let your daughters marry their sons. And don’t let their daughters marry your sons. Don’t make a peace treaty with them at any time. Then you will be strong. You will eat the good things the land produces. And you will leave all of it to your children as their share. They and their children after them will enjoy it forever.’

Psalm 102:28

Our children will live with you. Their sons and daughters will be safe in your care.”

Psalm 112:2

Their children will be powerful in the land. Because they are honest, their children will be blessed.

Psalm 128:6

May you live to see your grandchildren. May Israel enjoy peace.

Psalm 37:25

I once was young, and now I’m old. But I’ve never seen godly people deserted. I’ve never seen their children begging for bread.

Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are like a crown to older people. And children are proud of their parents.

Proverbs 28:8

Someone might get rich by taking interest or profit from poor people. But that person only piles up wealth for someone who will be kind to poor people.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness to the person who pleases him. But to a sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth. Then the sinner must hand it over to the one who pleases God. That doesn’t have any meaning either. It’s like chasing the wind.