Proverbs 13:20-22
Other Translations of Proverbs 13:20-22
King James Version
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
English Standard Version
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 Disaster
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.
The Message
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.
New King James Version
20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
21 Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
New Living Translation
20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
21 Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.
22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth passes to the godly.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:20-22
Commentary on Proverbs 13:20
(Read Proverbs 13:20)
Multitudes are brought to ruin by bad company. And all that make themselves wicked will be destroyed.
Commentary on Proverbs 13:21
(Read Proverbs 13:21)
When God pursues sinners he is sure to overtake them; and he will reward the righteous.
Commentary on Proverbs 13:22
(Read Proverbs 13:22)
The servant of God who is not anxious about riches, takes the best method of providing for his children.