Proverbs 13:21-23

New Living Translation

²¹Trouble chases sinners,
while blessings reward the righteous.

²²Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.

²³A poor person’s farm may produce much food,
but injustice sweeps it all away.

Proverbs 13:21-23

New International Version

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

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

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

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)