22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his[a] grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(A)

23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.

24 The one who will not use the rod hates his son,(B)
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:22 Or inheritance: his

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(A)

23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

24 Whoever spares the rod(B) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(C) them.(D)

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