20 He that walketh with the wise shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be [a]afflicted.

21 Affliction followeth sinners: but unto the righteous, God will recompense good.

22 The good man shall give inheritance unto his children’s children: and the [b]riches of the sinner is laid up for the just.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:20 As he is partaker of their wickedness, and beareth with their vices, so shall he be punished alike as they are.
  2. Proverbs 13:22 Read Job 27:16, 17.

20 Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.(A)

21 Trouble pursues the sinner,(B)
    but the righteous(C) are rewarded with good things.(D)

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

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