A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children,....
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Proverbs 13:22
Proverbs 13:22
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Proverbs 13 — OverviewProverbs 13 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleMoral Maxims.Proverbs 13 — OverviewProverbs 13 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 13 continues Solomon's collection of sharp, contrasting wisdom sayings. The chapter holds together a consistent theme: how we speak, work, and respond to correction shapes our whole life. The wise person…Proverbs 13:22Proverbs 13:22 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSee here, 1. How a good man's estate lasts: He leaves an inheritance to
his children's children. It is part of his praise that he is thoughtful
for posterity, that he does not lay all out upon himself, but is in…Proverbs 13:22Proverbs 13:22 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeleaveth: Genesis 17:7-8; Psalms 25:12-13, Psalms 102:28, Psalms 112:2, Psalms 128:6
the wealth: Proverbs 28:8; Job 27:16-17; Ecclesiastes 2:26Proverbs 13:22Proverbs 13:22 · Little Bible — for children and parentsGenerational thinking is built into wisdom. The good person does not just live for themselves or even just for their children — they think of their grandchildren. Legacy is a key concept here: character, wisdom, and…