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Proverbs 13:25
25The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].
Proverbs 13:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
- New International Version (NIV)The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
Context of Proverbs 13:25
23Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor, But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice. 24He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love]. The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].
Read all of Proverbs 13Proverbs 13:25 word by word
צַדִּ֗יק אֹ֭כֵל לְשֹׂ֣בַע נַפְשׁ֑וֹ וּבֶ֖טֶן רְשָׁעִ֣ים תֶּחְסָֽר׃ פRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 13:25
- Psalms 34:10The young lions lack [food] and grow hungry, But they who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.
- Psalms 37:3Trust [rely on and have confidence] in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and feed [securely] on His faithfulness.
- 1 Timothy 4:8For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.
- Hebrews 13:5Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!”
- Proverbs 6:11So your poverty will come like an approaching prowler who walks [slowly, but surely] And your need [will come] like an armed man [making you helpless].
- Proverbs 24:34Then your poverty will come as a robber, And your want like an armed man.
- Deuteronomy 28:48you will therefore serve your enemies whom the Lord sends against you, in hunger and in thirst, in nakedness and in lack of all things; and He will put an iron yoke [of slavery] on your neck until He has destroyed you.
- Deuteronomy 32:24They will be wasted by hunger, and consumed by plague And a bitter destruction; And I will send the teeth of beasts against them, With the venom of crawling things of the dust.
- Isaiah 65:13Therefore, the Lord God says this, “Listen carefully, My servants will eat, but you will be hungry; Indeed, My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty; Indeed, My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
Commentaries on Proverbs 13:25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25To the satisfying of his soul - His desires are all moderate; he is contented with his circumstances, and is pleased with the lot which God is pleased to send. The wicked, though he use all shifts and expedients to acquire earthly good, not sticking even at rapine and wrong, is frequently in real want, and always dissatisfied with his portion. A contented mind is a continual feast. At such feasts he eats not.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25Verse 25 It is the misery of the wicked, that even their sensual appetites are always craving. The righteous feeds on the word and ordinances, to the satisfying of his soul with the promises of the gospel, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Bread of life.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. The comparative temporal prosperity of the righteous and wicked, rather than contentment and discontent, is noted.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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