Proverbs 13:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:22 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:22 — KJV
“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”
— Proverbs 13:22 (KJV)
Proverbs 13:22 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:22
“Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:22: good, inheritance, children
“Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:22: good, inheritance, children
“That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:22: good, children, just
“The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:22: children, sinner, just
“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:22: children, just
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