20 Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

21 Disaster entraps sinners, but God-loyal people get a good life.

22 A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren; ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:20-22

Commentary on Proverbs 13:20

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Multitudes are brought to ruin by bad company. And all that make themselves wicked will be destroyed.

Commentary on Proverbs 13:21

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When God pursues sinners he is sure to overtake them; and he will reward the righteous.

Commentary on Proverbs 13:22

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The servant of God who is not anxious about riches, takes the best method of providing for his children.