Proverbs 13:25
25 The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
Other Translations of Proverbs 13:25
King James Version
25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
English Standard Version
25 The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
The Message
25 An appetite for good brings much satisfaction, but the belly of the wicked always wants more.
New King James Version
25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
New Living Translation
25 The godly eat to their hearts' content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:25
Commentary on Proverbs 13:25
(Read Proverbs 13:25)
It is the misery of the wicked, that even their sensual appetites are always craving. The righteous feeds on the word and ordinances, to the satisfying of his soul with the promises of the gospel, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Bread of life.