20 (A)One who walks with wise people will be wise,
But a companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 (B)Adversity pursues sinners,
But the (C)righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.
22 A good person (D)leaves an inheritance to his [a]grandchildren,
And the (E)wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.
23 (F)Abundant food is in the uncultivated ground of the poor,
But [b]it is swept away by injustice.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 13:22 Lit sons’ sons
  2. Proverbs 13:23 Lit there is what is swept

20 Walk with the wise and become wise;
    associate with fools and get in trouble.

21 Trouble chases sinners,
    while blessings reward the righteous.

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

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

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