Proverbs 13:21-23

New King James Version

²¹^(A)Evil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

²²A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
But ^(B)the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

²³^(C)Much food is in the ^[a]fallow ground of the poor,
And for lack of justice there is ^[b]waste.

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 King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)